Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the ZS70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and ZS70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.