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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 [S]ave

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Leica V-LUX 20 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 ×
General
ModelLeica V-LUX 20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50
BrandLeicaPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberV-LUX 20DMC-TZ50
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)3337
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)218240
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.19.1
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)1.421.65
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEGQuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIComponent
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 3 aspherical surfacesLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 300.0028.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.007.00 - 47.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.30-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 2005 - 200
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 11pt, 1pt HS, 1pt, SpotContrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ 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)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • 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 modesMulti-Field, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
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 descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1550
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • dc input
  • ieee802.11b/g
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-300
Battery form factorProprietary Leica BP-DC 7Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Leica BP-DC 7 lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBuilt-in GPS tags images with latitude and longitude. Can also display Country/Region, State/Province/County, City/TownOptical image stabilization, face detection, red-eye removal, HD video out, WiFi connectivity.



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