Leica V-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 2

General	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Brand	Leica	Leica
Model	V-Lux 3	V-Lux 2
Predecessor Model	Leica V-Lux 2
Successor Model	Leica V-Lux 4	Leica V-Lux 3
Camera Type	Point & Shoot	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Bridge	Bridge
Video Capture

Sensor	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.33-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Total Pixels	12.8 Megapixel	15.1 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	12.1 Megapixel	14.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 6,400	100 - 6,400

Photo	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	4320 x 3240
Other Resolutions	4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480	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
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Standard	Fine, Standard
Timelapse Recording
WB Bracketing

Focus	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Autofocus Modes	Single Live View	Single Live View
Number of Focus Points	23
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	0	0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range	25 - 600 mm	25 - 600 mm
Optical Zoom	24x	24x
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8 - 5.2	f/2.8 - 5.2
Min Normal Focus Distance	30 cm	30 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance	1 cm	1 cm
Image Stabilization

Screen	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	461k dot	460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View

Viewfinder	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%

Shutter	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	11.0 fps

Flash	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync	Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync
Flash Range	9.50 m	9.50 m
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount	Shoe Mount

Exposure	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments

Video	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG	AVCHD Lite
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1280 x 720
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output

Connectivity	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth

Environmental	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Dimensions	124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74")	124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74")
Weight (inc. batteries)	540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)	520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.6 x 4.6 x 6.6"

Power and Storage	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Battery Pack	BP-DC 9
Battery Life	410 shots
Internal Storage	70 MB	40 MB
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Leica V-Lux 3	Leica V-Lux 2
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Orientation Sensor
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System

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