Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ70

Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 10 months before the FZ70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ70 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and FZ70.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.