Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ2500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 5 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the FZ2500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and FZ2500.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.