Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 13 months later than the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and FX90 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and FX90.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.