Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and FZ200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 7 years after the FZ200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 5 scores vs the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and FZ200 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.