Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 17 months after the ZS1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and ZS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 2 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.