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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 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
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 3 months earlier than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Samsung PL200

 V-Lux 20 PL200 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 PL200 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung PL200

 V-Lux 20 PL200 
ReleasedApril 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers external measurements 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 Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the PL200.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and PL200.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung PL200
 Leica V-Lux 20Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $779 $0