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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 22 months before the LZ20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic LZ20

 V-Lux 2 LZ20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 LZ20 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedJuly 2012September 2010Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ20

 V-Lux 2 LZ20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the LZ20.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and LZ20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
25
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (499g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ20
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $250