Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the V-Lux 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 2 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.