Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 21 months before the TS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the TS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor technology.