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Leica V-Lux 5 Alternatives

The V-Lux 5 is rated #1 out of 9 in Large Sensor Superzoom cameras. Here is a short recap of the V-Lux 5.

20MP 1" 812 grams 24-400mm (f2.8-4)
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Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone support
does not have phase detect auto focus
does not have Time Lapse function

The following are a handful competitors to the Leica V-Lux 5 ordered by their overall rating. You can read a thorough review of every camera or a comparison to the Leica V-Lux 5 by visiting the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can also press on the symbol to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all side by side.

#1 Panasonic FZ1000 II
20MP 1" 808 grams 25-400mm (f2.8-4.0)
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front thumbnailportrait72street71sports69travel67landscape65vlogging67
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone support
does not have phase detect auto focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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#2 Panasonic FZ2500
20MP 1" 915 grams 24-480mm (f2.8-4.5)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front thumbnailportrait71street70sports69travel66landscape65vlogging66
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have phase detect auto focus
slow at full zoom (f4.5)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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#3 Sony RX10 IV
20MP 1" 1095 grams 24-600mm (f2.4-4.0)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front thumbnailportrait71street64sports76travel56landscape62vlogging29
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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#4 Panasonic FZ1000
20MP 1" 831 grams 25-400mm (f2.8-4.0)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front thumbnailportrait70street70sports67travel65landscape64vlogging66
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone support
does not have phase detect auto focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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#5 Sony RX10 III
20MP 1" 1051 grams 24-600mm (f2.4-4.0)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front thumbnailportrait71street64sports70travel55landscape63vlogging28
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have phase detect auto focus
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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#6 Sony RX10 II
20MP 1" 813 grams 24-200mm (f2.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front thumbnailportrait71street72sports68travel56landscape62vlogging31
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
built in zoom lens (24-200mm 8.3 x zoom)
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have phase detect auto focus
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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#7 Canon G3 X
20MP 1" 733 grams 24-600mm (f2.8-5.6)
Canon PowerShot G3 X front thumbnailportrait71street73sports59travel65landscape63vlogging69
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
comes with face detect focus
comes with tracking focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
slow at full zoom (f5.6)
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#8 Sony RX10
20MP 1" 813 grams 24-200mm (f2.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front thumbnailportrait70street72sports67travel58landscape63vlogging30
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
built in zoom lens (24-200mm 8.3 x zoom)
comes with face detect focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have phase detect auto focus
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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