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 was designed as a high-zoom bridge camera, offering an extensive 25–600mm equivalent focal range in a single lens package. The camera features a newly developed 24x super-tele-zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range, making it unusually fast for such a long-reaching compact. The body design closely resembles the Panasonic FZ300, reflecting shared engineering heritage. Announced on September 17, 2012, the V-Lux 4 targeted enthusiasts seeking 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 Leica V-Lux 4 features a newly designed high-performance 24x super-tele-zoom lens branded as Leica DC Vario-Elmarit, with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the full zoom range. Its physical design closely mirrors that of the Panasonic FZ300, indicating shared industrial design and mechanical layout between the two models.
Market
As of current listings, used Leica V-Lux 4 units are available for around $444, reflecting its position as a discontinued but functional enthusiast compact. It launched at a price of USD 949, positioning it as a premium fixed-lens camera at the time of release.
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