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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 7 months earlier than the FZ200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 V-Lux 3 FZ200 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 FZ200 V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJuly 2012December 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ200

 V-Lux 3 FZ200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the FZ200.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and FZ200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
56
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (540 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (588g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ200
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 410 photos 540 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $949 $499