Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony RX10 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1").

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 4 years later than the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 5 matches up versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the RX10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and RX10 II is 55 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.