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)

Portability
55 Imaging
55 Features
80 Overall
65
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)

Portability
55 Imaging
54 Features
82 Overall
65
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)

#2 Sony RX10 IV
20MP
1"
1095 grams
24-600mm (f2.4-4.0)

Portability
52 Imaging
53 Features
82 Overall
64
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)

#3 Panasonic FZ2500
20MP
1"
915 grams
24-480mm (f2.8-4.5)

Portability
53 Imaging
52 Features
81 Overall
63
53 Imaging
52 Features
81 Overall
63
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)

#4 Panasonic FZ1000
20MP
1"
831 grams
25-400mm (f2.8-4.0)

Portability
55 Imaging
51 Features
80 Overall
62
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)

#5 Sony RX10 III
20MP
1"
1051 grams
24-600mm (f2.4-4.0)

Portability
53 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
62
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

#6 Sony RX10 II
20MP
1"
813 grams
24-200mm (f2.8)

Portability
58 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
62
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

#7 Canon G3 X
20MP
1"
733 grams
24-600mm (f2.8-5.6)

Portability
60 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
61
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)

#8 Sony RX10
20MP
1"
813 grams
24-200mm (f2.8)

Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
61
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
