Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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37 Features
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67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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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").

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.

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.

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


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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 |