Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

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.