Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 10 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has outside measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 5 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.