Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 7 years before the LX100 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the LX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and LX100 II is 65 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and LX100 II.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 4 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.