Clicky

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS50

 V-Lux 4 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ZS50 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2012Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS50

 V-Lux 4 ZS50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got 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 ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the ZS50.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and ZS50 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and ZS50.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (243g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS50
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $899 $350