Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Launched December 2011
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

The V-Lux 3 was released 5 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 3 scores against the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic FZ2500
V-Lux 3 | FZ2500 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Leica V-Lux 3
FZ2500 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ2500
V-Lux 3 | FZ2500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and FZ2500 is 67 and 53 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and FZ2500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-12-08 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 915 gr (2.02 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC 9 | DMW-BLC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $949 | $998 |