Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Leica V-Lux 2 front Leica V-Lux 2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-2/Leica-V-Lux-2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45/Panasonic-ZS45-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 2 was announced 5 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic ZS45
V-Lux 2 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Leica V-Lux 2
ZS45 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 52 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS45
V-Lux 2 | ZS45 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys physical 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 ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the ZS45.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and ZS45.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 520 gr (1.15 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,000 | $300 |