Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ47

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and FZ47 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was introduced 8 years after the FZ47 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 matches up versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the FZ47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and FZ47 is 55 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and FZ47.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.