what's the difference with th Leica V-lux 4
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Patrick: I have the V-lux3 and recommend it highly for travelers like myself who want superb pictures without the encumbrance of a heavy camera and extra lenses. This is the first I have heard of V-Lux 4. I have had the Lumix version twice, and am a big fan of this Panasonic/Leica partnership.
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I think the difference is in the lens. In the V-lux 3, the aperture narrows as focal length increases. In the 4, I believe it remains at the set value. I haven't found the change in aperture to be a problem. The Leica website will confirm this, if I am right.
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I am not a great photographer but it is hard to take a bad picture with this camera. I send shots I have taken to my family and they tell me I should go pro. They are kidding but the pictures are special because of this camera. It is the first digital camera I have owned so you see I have let other people in my family take the pictures for years but I love this camera and I recommend it . My son knows about all the specifications and approved the purchase. It is a Leica after all.
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I think the lens coating is one of the differences. I own the VX 1 all the way up to the MK IV and have never had a problem with any, the warranty is the same for all models as well
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It is the same camera as another model I read in a review but I don't remember which one. The lense on the leica is a Leica lens.
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No comparison. Ability to go to F1.4 makes the depth of field control so much better. These two lens are in completely different class.
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Sorry, I can't answer your question with any expertise. The Leica V-Lux 4 uses a Leica BP-DC12 Battery which may be different from the Panasonic.As for using a less expensive non-OEM battery, from the results of my research on the internet, I think that performance and reliability may be better with the OEM product. I suggest that you do a web search using "OEM batteries" and you will find many opinions.
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The main difference appears to be the aperture. The f/2.8 will work better in lower light giving you at least an extra stop of light to play with. This means shorter exposures in lower light than the f/4-5.6.
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Hello Mario,In my opinion the Leica would have better image quality but the X20 is a slightly faster in focusing. The Leica has a 1.4 at 24mm, which is quite nice for shooting in museums and such. I use a D-Lux 6 and am quite happy with it, as a pocket camera. After all people really like a Leica. Regards,RoozbehOC camera
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It is not easy to find a side with pictures to compare these cameras. I woud say, go into a shop and make some pictures with these two cameras and compare them. My camera is the d-lux 5. I made some pictures without any light, I mean, I saw nothing in the room. This extremly picture with the camera and tripod was ok. You can compare the deteils on the leica side, where you can download the pdf-s. Here are two links: The d-lux 6 has a nice depth of focus http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1177155/0 The pictures form the d-lux 5 are also well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/adowomac/5550269587/in/set-72157625657832783/ Compare the picture borders, but you will not see any differences. In my opinion, the d-lux 6 pictures are a bit shaper in depth of focus.
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Hey Josh, The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely whatever you use to edit/burn your video will encode the video upon output. So a bit more versatile but also a bit bulkier camera. Bryan
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there really isnt a big difference. faster shutter speed, sharper images, and a quicker focus speed is about it
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thanks for answering! a friend has an older lumix of the same series [FZ7?]. i really like it [performs well] except the body is plastic and feels cheap. how about the FZ50 in this regard? anyone know if the lumix and the leica are different or similar in this regard?
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I got confused reading the reviews in the search engine over this, and I almost bought the wrong model. This camera (HX400V) is NOT the same as the H400, and reviews about this camera compared with the Sony website is a bit confusing. One reviewer said they are both the same except for GPS, which is incorrect. The basic model has a 63x zoom, and no GPS or WiFI, and some other features are missing, but the HX 400B/V is the high end model with the Carl Zeiss 50x lens, (better glass, lower f/stop) the Wifi, GPS and the upgraded capabilities.
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D-LUX 5 is still listed on the Leica website as a current model. I suggest that unless it is offered to you much cheaper than D-LUX 6, the later model offers useful improvements (faster lens for example) for very little additional cost.
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This is a joke. It's the same exact camera for more money. The 4 gig is more expensive than the old 8 gig, lol. I had a reg. vado and am thinking of getting the old 8 gig. The original Vado was terrible in low light situations. Tried to capture video of a tv when the room was only moderately lit and all you could see was light intense light from the tv. How is the HD vado in low light situations? Anyone?
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Amazon seems to have lumped the reviews and maybe the question/answers for the VT02 and VT04 together, so potential customers need to pay close attention as these are not the same product. The usable distance depends on the size of the object you are viewing. I have the VT04 and it produces usable images of a house from across the street when checking for heat loss. The VT02 has much less resolution, so it's usable distance would be less.
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From what I've read, this is basically the same hardware as the d-lux 4. Differences: different coating on the lens (same lens) different firmware a longer warranty (either 2 or 3 years for Leica - different reviews give different figures - vs 1 year for the LX3). the red Leica logo! Also I've seen it suggested that there are some external bits of rubber trim on the LX3 which are not present on the Leica. I think you also get Capture One software with the Leica, which is a high-end RAW processing package.
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PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4, after having had many LUMIX models.Available light performance should be great.I will tell you if I'm happy later. PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4,... » Read More PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4, after having had many LUMIX models.Available light performance should be great.I will tell you if I'm happy later. « Show Less