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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS45

 V-Lux 4 ZS45 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ZS45 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2012More modern by 28 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS45

 V-Lux 4 ZS45 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
55
good battery pack (540 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (249g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
63
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS45
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 588g (1.30 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $899 $300