Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Leica V-Lux 20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and the Leica V-Lux 20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 was introduced in July 2010 and Leica V-Lux 20 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica V-Lux 20 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
      4. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Leica V-Lux 20.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Panasonic FX700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 over Leica V-Lux 20.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.2 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) vs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 15 MB

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      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sigma SD14
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus VG-120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon ELPH 140 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Kodak M550
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.3 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 20 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 300 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 12x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/4.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Built-in GPS vs

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      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 R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Leica V-Lux 20
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB15 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Leica V-Lux 20
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Leica V-Lux 20 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS 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. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica V-Lux 20 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Leica V-Lux 20

      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.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 20. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Leica V-Lux 20 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and 5.30 m on Leica V-Lux 20..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 body has dimensions of 104 x 56 x 25 mm (4.09 x 2.2 x 0.98") and Leica V-Lux 20 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 weighs 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz) and Leica V-Lux 20 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      104 mm

      56 mm

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      103 mm

      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Leica V-Lux 20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Leica V-Lux 20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Leica V-Lux 20 and give them scores of 56 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 176 g (0.39 lb / 6.21 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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