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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 months later than the LZ20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic LZ20

 V-Lux 4 LZ20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 LZ20 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic LZ20

 V-Lux 4 LZ20 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2012Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides exterior 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 LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the LZ20.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and LZ20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588g)
25
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (499g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic LZ20
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $899 $250