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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 4 was brought out 3 years prior to the FZ300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 FZ300 V-Lux 4 
LaunchedJuly 2015September 2012More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 FZ300 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the FZ300.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and FZ300.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
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 manual focus
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
 manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
59
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
55
 better than average battery (540 shots)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 environment proofing
 features focus by touch
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 heavier than competition in class (691g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
48
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse mode
52
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
63
 relatively wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ300
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 540 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $899 $598