Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
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Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 20 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic SZ7
| V-Lux 20 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Leica V-Lux 20
| SZ7 | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic SZ7
| V-Lux 20 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the SZ7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and SZ7.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-04-20 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $779 | $199 |