Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF2

Updated (June, 2011): Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Leica D-LUX 4

Reasons to buy the Leica D-LUX 4

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
"Superb fully-customisable quick menu"
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-GF2's button-layout
"Fast and responsive operation"
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-GF2's auto-focus

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Size Slightly smaller 109x56x27 mm vs 113x68x33 mm
Help
 Around 40% smaller
Weight Lighter 248 g vs 310 g
Help
 20% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
Help
 Around 20% thinner
Leica D-LUX 4 Learn more about
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF2
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.9x5.8mm
Help
 Around 5x larger sensor
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
Help
 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The DMC-GF2's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.2 fps vs 2.5 fps
Help
 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-GF2
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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Olympus PEN E-P2

Olympus PEN E-P2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$480 with 17mm lens
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PEN E-P2 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the PEN E-P2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Supports 24p No 24p support
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the D-LUX 4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$573
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$2,242
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the X1 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica D-LUX 3

Leica D-LUX 3

Pro digicam

$836
Weight Slightly lighter
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the D-LUX 3 vs the D-LUX 4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only
Weight Slightly lighter
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$739 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
HDR Has in-camera HDR
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Color depth Worse color depth
Startup delay Slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$260 - $279 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,125 with 14-45mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF2

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