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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS10

 V-Lux 4 ZS10 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ZS10 V-Lux 4 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS10

 V-Lux 4 ZS10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
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good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (219 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS10
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $899 $350