Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Renewed by Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched April 2010

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 20
V-Lux 2 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica V-Lux 2
V-Lux 20 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20
V-Lux 2 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | April 2010 | Similar age |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 520 gr (1.15 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,000 | $779 |