Leica V-Lux 4 (2012)
A digital compact camera with a 24x super-tele-zoom lens and 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, announced in September 2012.
Overview
The Leica V-Lux 4 is a fixed-lens digital compact camera released by Leica in September 2012. It is a high-zoom bridge camera with a 25-600mm equivalent focal range in a single lens. The lens is a newly developed 24x super-tele-zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the whole zoom range, which is unusually fast for a compact that reaches this far. The body closely resembles the Panasonic FZ300, so the engineering is shared. Announced on September 17, 2012, the V-Lux 4 targeted enthusiasts who wanted DSLR-like handling and reach without interchangeable optics.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Leica |
| Product type | digital compact camera |
| Announcement date | September 17, 2012 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch sensor |
| Lens | Leica DC Vario-Elmarit |
| 35mm equivalent focal length | 25–600mm |
| Optical zoom | 24x |
| Aperture range | f/2.8 (constant throughout zoom range) |
| Battery Life | 540 shots |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Original price | USD 949 |
Design
The lens on the Leica V-Lux 4 is a newly designed 24x super-tele-zoom branded Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the full zoom range. The physical design closely mirrors the Panasonic FZ300, so the two models share industrial design and mechanical layout.
Market
Used Leica V-Lux 4 units are listed for around $444 at the moment. The camera is discontinued but still works fine. It launched at USD 949, which made it a premium fixed-lens camera at the time.
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