Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.

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.