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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced April 2010
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 9 months earlier than the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZS10

 V-Lux 20 ZS10 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 ZS10 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS10

 V-Lux 20 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the ZS10.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
features touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS10
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-04-20 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
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
Storage slots 1 1
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