Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Following is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 7 years prior to the FZ2500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.