Clicky

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The V-Lux 20 was brought out 21 months earlier than the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic TS4

 V-Lux 20 TS4 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TS4 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2010More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS4

 V-Lux 20 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer dimensions 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 TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the TS4.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS4
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-04-20 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 310 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $779 $399