Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

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      Specifications

      General Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      BrandLeicaPanasonic
      ModelC-LuxLumix DMC-FS12
      MSRP$1050/£875
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,60080 - 6,400
      Photo Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Focal Length8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 360 mm31 - 124 mm
      Optical Zoom15x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,330k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps1.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw) / 85 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO6.30 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Dimensions113 x 67 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.81")97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5"
      Package Weight1.4 lb
      Power and Storage Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Battery Pack BP-DC15
      Battery Life370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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