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, offering a fixed 25–300mm equivalent lens with 12x optical zoom, a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, and 720p HD video recording. The camera includes GPS functionality for geotagging images and videos, though reports note that GPS performance may be inconsistent. Announced on April 20, 2010, the V-Lux 20 was marketed with a 3-inch LCD screen and manual exposure controls, including aperture and shutter priority modes. The camera was sold with optional accessories, including 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 Leica 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 features a higher resolution sensor and extended zoom range.