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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 V-Lux 2 FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 FZ80 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017September 2010Fresher by 76 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ80

 V-Lux 2 FZ80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
52
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
58
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
51
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
28
pretty wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ80
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,000 $399