Canon 1D vs Leica V-Lux 2

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 1D versus Leica V-Lux 2, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1D was unveiled 9 years prior to the V-Lux 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1D matches up against the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D and Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D vs the V-Lux 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and V-Lux 2 is 50 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 2 will deliver more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.