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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Panasonic ZS60

 V-Lux 20 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 ZS60 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2010Newer by 69 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS60

 V-Lux 20 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the ZS60.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic ZS60
 Leica V-Lux 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $779 $248