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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 3
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 24 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 V-Lux 4 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 4

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got outer 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) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the V-Lux 4.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 4 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 4.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520g)
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (520g)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Leica V-Lux 2Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-09-17
Physical type 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 6.08 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 - 540 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $899