Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
- Revealed December 2011
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic ZS15
V-Lux 3 | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Leica V-Lux 3
ZS15 | V-Lux 3 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS15
V-Lux 3 | ZS15 | |||
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Introduced | December 2011 | June 2012 | Same age | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |