Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe V-Lux 4 was brought out 15 months later than the FZ47 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic FZ47
V-Lux 4 | FZ47 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Leica V-Lux 4
FZ47 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ47
V-Lux 4 | FZ47 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the FZ47.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and FZ47.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher V-Lux 4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $899 | $379 |