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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Announced April 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 9 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZR1

 V-Lux 20 ZR1 
RevealedApril 2010July 2009More recent by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 ZR1 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR1

 V-Lux 20 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the ZR1.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and ZR1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR1
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-20 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $779 $280