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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic ZS15

 V-Lux 3 ZS15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 ZS15 V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS15

 V-Lux 3 ZS15 
IntroducedDecember 2011June 2012Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the ZS15.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and ZS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography highlights
56
good battery life (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS15
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-12-08 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $949 $279