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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was released 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 V-Lux 3 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 ZS70 V-Lux 3 
ReleasedApril 2017December 2011More modern by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS70

 V-Lux 3 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the ZS70.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (410 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
62
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.19 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $949 $450