Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 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" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Leica. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 2 was launched 14 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 3
V-Lux 2 | V-Lux 3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Leica V-Lux 2
V-Lux 3 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | September 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 3
V-Lux 2 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the V-Lux 3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 3 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2011-12-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 520g (1.15 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-DC 9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,000 | $949 |