Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 21 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS10 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.