Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7
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![Leica V-Lux 4 front Leica V-Lux 4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-4/Leica-V-Lux-4-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7/Panasonic-ZS7-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 15 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS7
V-Lux 4 | ZS7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Leica V-Lux 4
ZS7 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS7
V-Lux 4 | ZS7 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the ZS7.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and ZS7.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher V-Lux 4 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Pricing at release | $899 | $350 |