Leica
V-Lux 2
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ100

Updated (August, 2011): Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

66
"Like the FZ45 it has a control interface that is mid-way between that of an SLR and a compact camera."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the DMC-FZ100's button-layout
"Panasonic's build quality is second to none, and the camera handles extremely well."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the DMC-FZ100's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Leica V-Lux 2

59
Runner-up

Leica V-Lux 2

Reasons to buy the Leica V-Lux 2

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting

differences

Advantages of the Leica V-Lux 2
Weight Slightly lighter 520 g vs 539 g
Help
 Almost the same
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the Leica V-Lux 2

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
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
Lowest price Much cheaper $610.64 vs $1,101.06
Help
 The best price we've seen is $490 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
Help
 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Leica V-Lux 2 Leica V-Lux 2
59 vs 66
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
24x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
11 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
V-Lux 2:$1,101.06
DMC-FZ100:$610.64
Thickness Quite thick Help
3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
V-Lux 2:520 g
DMC-FZ100:539 g
Size Large Help
V-Lux 2:124x80x95 mm
DMC-FZ100:124x81x95 mm
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
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Zoom Poor zoom Help
24x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom

$411
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$370 - $426
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
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-FZ100
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much 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-FZ100
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D5100 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

Leica V-Lux 2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom Much less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the V-Lux 2
Leica V-LUX 1

Leica V-LUX 1

Pro digicam
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the V-LUX 1 vs the V-Lux 2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

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Info (11:23 PM, January 09, 2012)
I own both the Lumix and Leica. My big complaint is the flash and instructions of the Leica V-LUx 2. Anyone have an answer to solve this problem?