Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 20 and the Leica V-Lux 2, 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 20 was introduced in April 2010 and Leica V-Lux 2 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

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

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.

Screen

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

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.

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 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. 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 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

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. 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.

Image Stabilization

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

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.

Shutter

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

Flash

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

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

Leica V-Lux 20

Leica V-Lux 2

103 mm

60 mm

124 mm

80 mm

60 mm

80 mm

33 mm

95 mm