Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.