Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
- Announced September 2010
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 2 was introduced 5 years before the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ300
V-Lux 2 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Leica V-Lux 2
FZ300 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 58 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ300
V-Lux 2 | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the FZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and FZ300.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
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 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 520g (1.15 lbs) | 691g (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
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 | - | 380 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,000 | $598 |