Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Launched December 2011
- Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe V-Lux 3 was released 4 months earlier than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 3 scores versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic ZS20
V-Lux 3 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Leica V-Lux 3
ZS20 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS20
V-Lux 3 | ZS20 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | April 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the ZS20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and ZS20.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-12-08 | 2012-04-26 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery format | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $949 | $349 |