Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look closer at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with external 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and ZS7 is 67 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and ZS7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.