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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Boost to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 4
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 V-Lux 5 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2020September 2010More recent by 113 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 5

 V-Lux 2 V-Lux 5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 5
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520g)
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography features
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (520g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging details
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (520 grams)
68
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Leica V-Lux 2Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-21 2020-01-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest enhanced ISO - 25000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery format - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $1,550