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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 21 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ28

 V-Lux 2 FZ28 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 FZ28 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ28

 V-Lux 2 FZ28 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has physical 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the FZ28.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and FZ28 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (520g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
51
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (520g)
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ28
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite -
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 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $599