Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe V-Lux 20 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic SZ8
V-Lux 20 | SZ8 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Leica V-Lux 20
SZ8 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | April 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic SZ8
V-Lux 20 | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the SZ8.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and SZ8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $779 | $275 |