Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 5 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ80 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and FZ80.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.