Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZR1
V-Lux 20 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Leica V-Lux 20
ZR1 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR1
V-Lux 20 | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |