Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Hands-On Preview

Leica has released the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114), a large camera with a 1inch sensor and bright 16x optical zoom lens.

24 Sep 2014 4:04PM by Joshua Waller | Leica V-Lux in Compact Cameras

BUY NOW LEICA V-Lux (Typ 114)

The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is based on the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000. The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 was the World's first compact digital camera with 4k video recording, and both cameras features a 20.1 megapixel 1inch sensor along with a bright Leica 16x optical zoom lens, with a relatively bright aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.0. The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is priced at £925 and comes with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Key Features

20.1 megapixel Live MOS 1inch sensor
16x optical zoom Leica lens, equivalent to 25-400mm, f/2.8-4.0
3inch, 921k dot tilting-screen
2,359k dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF)
12fps continuous shooting
4K video recording, 5-axis image stabilisation
1/4000s mechanical shutter / 1/16000s electronic shutter
Auto focus down to -4EV, 49 focus points
Dual-axis electronic level
Time-lapse video creation
Stop motion animation
Wi-Fi, NFC, QR Code - Photo collage in smartphone app

The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) has a slightly altered design compared to the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, with a different (and smaller) rubber grip on the front and rear of the camera, as well as redesigned strap loops. For more details on the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) read our Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 review.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Hands-On Photos of Equipment

Previous Next

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Specifications

Manufacturer	Leica
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/2.8 - f/4
	35mm equivalent	25mm - 400mm
	Optical Zoom	16x
Image Sensor
	Pixels	20.1Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	5472
	Pixels (H)	3648
	Sensor Type	Live MOS Sensor
	Sensor Size	1inch
	Sensor Size (width)	13.2mm
	Sensor Size (height)	8.8mm
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	921k
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	No Data
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Manual Spot Face Detection AF Tracking Multi Centre Zoom macro
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/16000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	60sec
	Bulb mode	Yes
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes Program Variable
	Metering	Centre-weighted - Average Multi Pattern Spot
	ISO sensitivity	80 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Shade Flash
	Exposure Comp	+/-5
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	12fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 FullHD 4K
	Video FPS	100fps, 50p, 25p, 24p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	Yes
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7 Wh)
	Battery Life (CIPA rating)	360shots
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Battery Charger, Battery Pack, USB Cable, AC Cable, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, DVD
Dimensions
	Weight	780g
	Width	136.8mm
	Height	98.5mm
	Depth	130.7mm

View Full Product Details

Buy Now

Used Leica M11

Excellent £6499

Used Leica SL (Typ 601)

Good £1479

Used Leica M8 Silver Chrome [10702]

Heavily Used £859

Used Leica Universal Polarising Filter M

Like New £199

Used Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

S/R £269

Used Leica Visoflex (Typ 020) EVF [18767]

Well Used £219

Sell or trade used photo and video kit with MPB

With MPB you can get a free instant quote for the kit you want to sell, including a trade-in all-in-one transaction - no need for callbacks or waiting for an email quote. Then, if you decide to sell, MPB will pick up your kit with a free insured DPD collection and you’ll get paid cash into your account within days. MPB will also keep you informed about the status of your gear at every step of the way and the whole process is carbon neutral.

Sell your unwanted gear with MPB

We don't have the latest price however the link below will take you to the most relevant items.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) SEARCH

We don't have the latest price however the link below will take you to the most relevant items.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) SEARCH

We transform the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit.

USED LEICA

Support this site by making a Donation, purchasing Plus Membership, or shopping with one of our affiliates: Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon CA, ebay UK, MPB. It doesn't cost you anything extra when you use these links, but it does support the site, helping keep ePHOTOzine free to use, thank you.