Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS10

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Leica D-LUX 4

Reasons to buy the Leica D-LUX 4

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Size
 Really small
Compact 109x56x27 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor size
 Large sensor
1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
"The ZS10 utilizes an optical image stabilization system; built-in gyro-sensors detect camera shake and an element in the zoom lens is rapidly and precisely shifted to compensate for that minor camera movement."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS10's image-stabilization
"The ZS10 delivers the reliably excellent image quality we've come to expect from Panasonic's pocket ultrazooms, but a finicky touchscreen may not appeal to some users."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS10's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
Help
 More than 60% larger sensor
Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.3
Help
 At its widest zoom, the D-LUX 4's lens captures much more light (1.4 f-stops)
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Size Smaller 109x56x27 mm vs 105x58x33 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The D-LUX 4's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
Help
 Around 20% thinner
True resolution Higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS10
Zoom Much more zoom 16x vs 2.5x
Help
 Around 41x more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 2.5 fps
Help
 4x faster continuous shooting
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Lighter 219 g vs 248 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-ZS10
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
D-LUX 4:248 g
DMC-ZS10:219 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
D-LUX 4:1.1"
DMC-ZS10:1.3"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Size Large Help
D-LUX 4:109x56x27 mm
DMC-ZS10:105x58x33 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly higher boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Supports 24p No 24p support
Size Larger
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the D-LUX 4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$573
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$2,242
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the X1 vs the D-LUX 4
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Much larger
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica D-LUX 3

Leica D-LUX 3

Pro digicam

$836
Size Slightly smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the D-LUX 3 vs the D-LUX 4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350
Zoom Significantly more zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
True resolution Lower true resolution
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Touch screen No touch screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$270
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Touch screen No touch screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$161 - $271
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS10

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