#>> Leica V-LUX 20 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD Reviews
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Leica V-LUX 20 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD Features
- 12.1-megapixel sensor
- 12x Leica DC Vario-Elmar 1:3.3 4.9 / 4.1 49.2mm ASPH (25-300 mm) zoom lens; focal lengths from super-wide to extreme telephoto
- GPS module for registration of geographical data of every shot
- 720p HD movie capture with 12x zoom range
- Compatible with SD/SDHC/SXDC cards (not included)
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Customer Reviews
……I do notice several things the V-Lux 20 does better than the DMC-ZS7…….
The color rendering seems to be more true on the V-Lux 20 (the ZS7 has a slight “cyan” cast), fewer blown highlights (maybe the biggest drawback of the ZS7), and most-importantly- superior noise reduction. The Leica’s internal NR is in my opinion comparable to the very best post-process noise-reduction products out there, including Topaz DeNoise 4. (Most point-and-shoot cameras I prefer the minimum NR setting, the Leica I prefer the default setting. I actually get better results from the camera’s own NR, with either no or minimal post-processing. On the other hand, the ZS7’s NR is more typical for in-camera NR, where I use the minimum settings, and then fixed with more-intense post-processing.) The video also seems to have more resolution and less highlight clipping. (Although the vertical streaks from bright lights is exactly the same as the ZS7.) The question will come down to whether these advantages justify the price difference. I say it’s a close call. But if I were to sell one of the cameras, I’d sell the ZS7, only because I do think the V-Lux 20 does yield noticeably better performance, and I think it’s the best mega-zoom point-and-shoot available as of right now.
PROS:
- Best image quality of the currently-available mega-zoom compacts I’ve tried.
- Superb color rendering- Superior to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.
- Good low-light performance (although can be improved with post processing).
- Very good resolution with videos. (Comparable to the Sony DSC-HX5V in spite of 720p specs.)
- Superb autofocus during videos. Rarely loses focus during zoom. Minimal “motor noise” during zoom.
- Fewer blown highlights relative to the Panasonic ZS7.
- Camera’s internal noise reduction comparable to the very best post-process products out there.
CONS:
- The long zoom range and small sensor still cause noise and low-light problems.
- Requires settings adjustments for best IQ. (“Sharpness” set to “-1″ reduces “edge artifacts” without sacrificing resolution; “ISO” set to “ISOMAX1600″ and “I.EXPOSURE” set to “Standard” improves low-light performance.)
- Image quality still not at a level of the Leica X1 or D-Lux 4.
- Video has exact same vertical streaking from bright lights as the Panasonic ZS7. (The Sony HX5V does not have this flaw.)
- Sample variation/quality control: Had to exchange camera due to a misaligned lens.
- Somewhat excessive “distortion correction” at widest zoom angle. Image slightly “stretched” radially toward the edges. (Although most recent compact cameras have this flaw.)
- High price a judgment call for the stated advantages. If zoom or video isn’t a requisite, better IQ can be had elsewhere for the price.
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