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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 V-Lux 20 ZR3 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Leica V-Lux 20

		

		

			
 ZR3 V-Lux 20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 V-Lux 20 ZR3 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the ZR3.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and ZR3.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
63
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
30
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
29
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZR3
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $779 $280