Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a thorough assessment of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 21 months earlier than the ZS15 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and ZS15 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.