Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-ZS7

Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

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-ZS7
"The body is rectangular with gently rounded edges and a subtle ridge along the right front in the area of the shutter button and zoom control to help provide better grip."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's feel
"The 12x Lumix ZS7 offers a wide range of shooting options, great image quality, and a GPS for geo-tagging."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the DMC-ZS7's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Zoom
 Great zoom
12x
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
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)
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 More than 60% larger sensor
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
Size Smaller 109x56x27 mm vs 103x60x33 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
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
Leica D-LUX 4 Learn more about
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Zoom Significantly more zoom 12x vs 2.5x
Help
 More than 23x more zoom
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 218 g vs 248 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-ZS7
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recommendations

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Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
D-LUX 4:24 mm
DMC-ZS7:25 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-ZS7:218 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
D-LUX 4:1.1"
DMC-ZS7:1.3"
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
D-LUX 4:109x56x27 mm
DMC-ZS7:103x60x33 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$320 - $468
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Sensor size Has a significantly larger sensor
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-ZS7
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$369
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly higher boost light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly lighter
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-ZS7
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$707
Sensor size Has a significantly larger sensor
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Leica V-LUX 20

Leica V-LUX 20

Travel zoom

$742
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the V-LUX 20 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the V-LUX 20 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$389 - $500
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$1,237
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
Leica D-LUX 3

Leica D-LUX 3

Pro digicam
Size Slightly smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the D-LUX 3 vs the D-LUX 4
Ricoh GR Digital III

Ricoh GR Digital III

Pro digicam

$561
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the GR Digital III vs the D-LUX 4
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$583 - $600
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Size Much larger
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$195 - $328
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

$170 - $271
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Travel zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Travel zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
Weight Heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$125 - $233
Size Much smaller
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Lumix DMC-ZS7

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