Leica X-U vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a extensive review of the Leica X-U versus Panasonic FZ70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar but the X-U (APS-C) and FZ70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The X-U was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X-U grades versus the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X-U and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Leica X-U Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica X-U has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Leica X-U versus Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X-U against the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and FZ70 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-U and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The X-U offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger X-U should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.