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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 8 months prior to the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 V-Lux 30 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedMay 2011September 2010Fresher by 8 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 30

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has external measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the V-Lux 30.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 30 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
59
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (520g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Leica V-Lux 2Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $900