Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 months later than the TS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic TS10
V-Lux 20 | TS10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Leica V-Lux 20
TS10 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS10
V-Lux 20 | TS10 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the TS10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and TS10.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $779 | $249 |