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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 ×
Leica V-LUX 20 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5Leica V-LUX 20
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDMC-TZ5V-LUX 20
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-tz15
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)3733
Height (mm)5962
Weight (g)240218
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.651.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3552 x 2368(8.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3392 x 2264(7.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groupsLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 3 aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0025.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.00 - 47.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)-0.20 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 2003 - 200
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ SpotContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11pt, 1pt HS, 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / SpotMulti-Field, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5015
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.42-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary Leica BP-DC 7
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Leica BP-DC 7 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
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Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization, face detection, red-eye removal, HD video out.Built-in GPS tags images with latitude and longitude. Can also display Country/Region, State/Province/County, City/Town



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