Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Leica. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 6 months later than the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the V-Lux 20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 20 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.