Leica
V-Lux 2
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

60

  
Leica V-Lux 2

51

  

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 
Runner-up

Leica V-Lux 2

Reasons to buy the Leica V-Lux 2

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Leica V-Lux 2
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The DMC-FZ150's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $668.79 vs $881.13
Help
 The best price we've seen is $212 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 12 fps vs 11 fps
Help
 Around 10% faster continuous shooting
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 2
51 vs 60
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
V-Lux 2:11 fps
DMC-FZ150:12 fps
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
V-Lux 2:60s
DMC-FZ150:30s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
V-Lux 2:$881.13
DMC-FZ150:$668.79
Thickness Quite thick Help
V-Lux 2:3.7"
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
V-Lux 2:520 g
DMC-FZ150:528 g
Size Large Help
V-Lux 2:124x80x95 mm
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
V-Lux 2:1,600 ISO
DMC-FZ150:3,200 ISO
Zoom Poor zoom Help
24x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$347 - $349
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$565
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$305
Lowest price Is much less expensive
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$628 - $683
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299
Size Is significantly smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Leica V-Lux 2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica V-LUX 1

Leica V-LUX 1

Pro digicam
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Screen size Much smaller screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the V-LUX 1 vs the V-Lux 2
Leica V-Lux 4

Leica V-Lux 4

Super zoom

$899
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Size Larger
Compare the V-Lux 4 vs the V-Lux 2
Leica V-Lux 40

Leica V-Lux 40

Travel zoom

$701
Size Significantly smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the V-Lux 40 vs the V-Lux 2
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$140 - $179
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Much smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the V-Lux 2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom Significantly more zoom
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$337 - $348
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$294 - $339
Zoom More zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Size Significantly larger
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

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