| General | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | V-Lux 2 | Lumix DMC-LX100 |
| Successor Model | Leica V-Lux 3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
| MSRP | $899 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 15.1 Megapixel | 16.84 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.1 Megapixel | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4112 x 3088 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 | 4112 x 3088, 4272 x 2856, 4480 x 2520, 3088 x 3088, 2976 x 2232, 3120 x 2086, 3840 x 2160, 2240 x 2240, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Factor | 2x | |
| Focal Length | 10.9 - 34 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 600 mm | 24 - 75 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 24x | 3.1x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.2 | f/1.7 - 2.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.39x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,764k dot |
| Shutter | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 11.0 fps | 11.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 40 fps |
| Flash | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync | Auto auto w/redeye reduction on on w/redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction off |
| Flash Range | 9.50 m | 7.00 m at included external flash at ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 553 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 67 |
| Video | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74") | 115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) | 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.55 x 5.95 x 4.45" | |
| Package Weight | 1.86 lb |
| Power and Storage | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 300 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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