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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Introduced April 2010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZS15

 V-Lux 20 ZS15 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 ZS15 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedJune 2012April 2010Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS15

 V-Lux 20 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the ZS15.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and ZS15.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS15
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-06-29
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 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 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form 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 1 1
Launch price $779 $279