Panasonic FZ70 vs Leica CL Specifications

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Leica CL

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Predecessor:	Panasonic FZ60 FZ60 vs FZ70
Successor:	Panasonic FZ80 FZ70 vs FZ80
General
Model Number:	FZ70	CL
Alternate Model Number(s):	FZ72	Type 7323
Camera Format:	EVF	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$399.99	$2795.00
Street Price:	$659.98	$3,195.00
Date Available:	2013-09-01	2017-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	21.4 oz (606 g) includes batteries	17.0 oz (483 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 4.7 in. (130 x 97 x 118 mm)	5.2 x 3.1 x 1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	24.2
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	370.52mm² (23.60mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		None
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	41
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	19.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	171
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	6016 x 4014 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)	3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound	MP4 with stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Leica L bayonet
Lens:	LEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elements	Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	20 - 1,200mm	27mm
Focal Length (actual):	3.6 - 215mm	18mm
Zoom Ratio:	60.00x	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm	f/2.8 - f/16
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	55mm with optional adapter	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5x; up to 2x Intelligent Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23 pt), 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)	49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (202K pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100%	2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.11x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:		Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	50000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 adjustable in 1/3 EV steps; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400)	Auto, 100 - 50000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2	Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 60 sec	1/25000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot	Multi-field, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo, Panorama Shot, Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters)	Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR
Self Timer:	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG	14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound	MP4 with stereo audio
Included Memory:	200.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:		Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Mini-HDMI with Viera Link

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	3	140
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		10.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		10.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		33
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.12 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		220 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	7.2v, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable	BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, Adobe Reader	Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Class Leading Super Long Zoom Lens (60x), Power Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, Full HD Video Recording, Zoom Microphone with Dolby(R) Digital Audio Quality, In-Camera Creative Controls and Retouch, Creative Panoramic Effects, Compatible with optional DMW-LA8 Lens Adapter for use with 1.7x Tele Converter, 3x Close-up Filter, ND and Polarizer filters, Flash Hot Shoe.	Available in black.