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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 21 months before the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 V-Lux 4 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 FZ1000 V-Lux 4 
ReleasedJune 2014September 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ1000

 V-Lux 4 FZ1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with exterior 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 FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the FZ1000.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ1000 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and FZ1000.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 4 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (540 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography info
55
good battery (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
63
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
66
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2014-06-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 831 gr (1.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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