Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 4

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

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).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.