Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ70, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 5 was introduced 6 years later than the FZ70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and FZ70 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.