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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 5 years prior to the TS6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic TS6

 V-Lux 20 TS6 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TS6 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS6

 V-Lux 20 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the TS6.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and TS6.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic TS6
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-04-20 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 370 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $779 $300