Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and ZS35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.