Leica V-Lux 20

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
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    Overview

    Leica V-Lux 20 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Leica V-Lux 20 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Leica V series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica V series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 5
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    		January
    2020    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 80 - 12,500 Articulated 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 4
    Compare
    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 40
    Compare
    		May
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 3
    Compare
    		December
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 30
    Compare
    		May
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 2
    Compare
    		September
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica V-Lux 20 April
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica V-Lux 5 vs V-Lux 4 vs V-Lux 40 vs V-Lux 3 vs V-Lux 30 vs V-Lux 2.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 20.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Leica V-Lux 20 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Leica V-Lux 20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 20.

    Leica V-Lux 2
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 5
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 4
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 30
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 3
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Leica V-Lux 40
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon SX600 HS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Panasonic FX700
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Leica V-Lux 20 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Leica V-Lux 20 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 15 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica V-Lux 20's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


    Flash

    Leica V-Lux 20 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3"). It weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    103 mm (4.06")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    33 mm (1.3")

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    Leica V-Lux 20 dimensions

    Leica V-Lux 20 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica V-Lux 20 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    55

    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Leica V-Lux 20 gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

    Leica V-Lux 20 Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica V-Lux 20 and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 61 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    48

    We give Leica V-Lux 20 a score of 48 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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