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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(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
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedSeptember 2010April 2010Similar age
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
59
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
51
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
51
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Leica V-Lux 2Leica V-Lux 20
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