Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic TS1
V-Lux 20 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Leica V-Lux 20
TS1 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS1
V-Lux 20 | TS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |