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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 18 months before the FZ150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 2 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 FZ150 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedApril 2012September 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 2 FZ150 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the FZ150.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and FZ150 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and FZ150.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (520g)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
59
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (520 grams)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ150
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2012-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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