Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 5 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and SZ10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.