Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and ZS45 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and ZS45.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.