Leica V-Lux 20 (2010–2013)
A bridge-style digital camera with 12.1 MP resolution, a 25-300mm lens, and HD video with GPS tagging.
Overview
The Leica V-Lux 20 is a compact digital camera introduced in 2010 as part of Leica's bridge camera lineup. It was produced through at least 2013. The fixed lens is a 25-300mm equivalent with 12x optical zoom. The sensor is a 12.1-megapixel CCD, and video is 720p HD. The camera has GPS for geotagging images and videos, though reports say the GPS may be inconsistent. Leica announced it on April 20, 2010, with a 3-inch LCD screen and manual exposure controls, including aperture and shutter priority modes. Optional accessories included a brown leather case priced at £70.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Leica |
| Product type | Camera |
| Product type | Digital camera |
| Product type | Bridge camera |
| Production years | 2010, 2013 |
| Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Lens | 25-300mm |
| Features | HD video |
| Features | GPS |
| Announced | 2010-04-20 |
| Original price | £495 |
| Original price | $699 |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Optical zoom | 12x |
| Maximum aperture | F3.3–4.9 |
| Display | 3.0-inch LCD |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens |
| Video format | MJPEG HD |
| GPS | tagged with GPS data |
Context
The V-Lux 20 was followed by the V-Lux 30 in 2011 and the V-Lux 40 in 2012, though no direct lineage or technical progression is documented between them. The V-Lux 40 was later described as a temporary renaming of the Leica C-Lux, but no such relationship is noted for the V-Lux 20. It shares its product family with the Leica V-Lux Type 114 (2014), which has a higher resolution sensor and extended zoom range.
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