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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 3 months after the FZ60 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic FZ60

 V-Lux 4 FZ60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 FZ60 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ60

 V-Lux 4 FZ60 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2012Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the FZ60.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and FZ60 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and FZ60.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ60 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
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great battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ60
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-07-18
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 450 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $350