Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 15 months before the ZS35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 4 matches up versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.