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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic ZS80

 V-Lux 3 ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 ZS80 V-Lux 3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2011Newer by 75 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS80

 V-Lux 3 ZS80 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the ZS80.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and ZS80.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
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good battery pack (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
73
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS80
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $949 $448