Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 7 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.