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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic FZ300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ300

 V-Lux 2 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 FZ300 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJuly 2015September 2010More modern by 58 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ300

 V-Lux 2 FZ300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
52
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
59
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
51
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ300
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
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