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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 ×
Leica V-LUX 20 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Leica V-LUX 20
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDMC-ZS3V-LUX 20
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-tz7
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103103
Width (mm)3333
Height (mm)6062
Weight (g)219218
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
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)1.541.42
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 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1827(6.1 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 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 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHDQuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groupsLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groups w/ 3 aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 300.0025.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)1212
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.20 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 2003 - 200
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detectionContrast 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)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (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 MultipleMulti-Field, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night PortraitPortrait, 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 descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO AutoWide: 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)4515
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-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
  • viera link
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
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
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio v3.0 hd
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, AVCHD Lite HD movies.Built-in GPS tags images with latitude and longitude. Can also display Country/Region, State/Province/County, City/Town



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