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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 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 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 V-Lux 3 V-Lux 2 
RevealedDecember 2011September 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 3

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
51
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 3
 Leica V-Lux 2Leica V-Lux 3
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