Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ150
V-Lux 2 | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 2
FZ150 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ150
V-Lux 2 | FZ150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $499 |