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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

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").

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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
45
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