Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a detailed analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 15 months later than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and ZS8 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 provides an edge in sensor technology.