Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 4 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and ZS35.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.