Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ150

Its time to look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ150, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was introduced 7 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and FZ150 is 55 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and FZ150.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.