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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 8 months prior to the TS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic TS20

 V-Lux 30 TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TS20 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS20

 V-Lux 30 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TS20.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and TS20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS20
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-26 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $179