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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 6 months later than the FZ150 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 FZ150 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2012Same age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the FZ150.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ150 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and FZ150.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 saves RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
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 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (588 grams)
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 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery (410 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (588 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery (410 shots)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (410 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (588 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (528g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ150
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 588g (1.30 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 540 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $899 $499