Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic FZ200
V-Lux 3 | FZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Leica V-Lux 3
FZ200 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | December 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ200
V-Lux 3 | FZ200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |