Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 4 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the ZS60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.