Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 months later than the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers exterior 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 TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the TS2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.