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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 15 months after the TS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic TS1

 V-Lux 20 TS1 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2009Newer by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TS1 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS1

 V-Lux 20 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the TS1.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (218g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS1
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-04-20 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $779 $380