Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 2 and the Leica V-Lux 20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica V-Lux 2 was introduced in September 2010 and Leica V-Lux 20 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica V-Lux 2 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica V-Lux 20 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 2 over Leica V-Lux 20.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 300 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 12x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 15 MB

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      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 20 over Leica V-Lux 2.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/4.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 461k dot
      Built-in GPS vs
      Lighter 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) vs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Internal Storage40 MB15 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 20
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot461k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Leica V-Lux 2 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Leica V-Lux 20 has a Fixed screen

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      Leica V-Lux 2 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Leica V-Lux 20.

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Leica V-Lux 20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Leica V-Lux 2 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica V-Lux 20 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 20 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 20. Leica V-Lux 2 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Leica V-Lux 20 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 2 and 5.30 m on Leica V-Lux 20. Leica V-Lux 2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica V-Lux 2 body has dimensions of 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74") and Leica V-Lux 20 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3"). Leica V-Lux 2 weighs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) and Leica V-Lux 20 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      124 mm

      80 mm

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      103 mm

      60 mm

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      95 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 20 and give them scores of 59 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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