Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.