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

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Leica V-Lux 2

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

Reasons to buy the Leica V-Lux 2

External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Leica V-Lux 2
Weight Slightly lighter 520 g vs 539 g
Help
 Almost the same
Leica V-Lux 2 Learn more about
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 Cheaper $811.45 vs $881.13
Help
 The best price we've seen is $70 cheaper (around 10% less)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
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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 51
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

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
11 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 Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
V-Lux 2:$881.13
DMC-FZ100:$811.45
Thickness Quite thick Help
3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
V-Lux 2:520 g
DMC-FZ100:539 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Size Large Help
V-Lux 2:124x80x95 mm
DMC-FZ100:124x81x95 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO

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-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
3D Captures 3D images
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
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Screen size Has a slightly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
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
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 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
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom
Weight Is slightly lighter
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Screen resolution Has a much 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 Rebel T3i vs the V-Lux 2
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

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 3

Leica V-Lux 3

Super zoom

$599
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the V-Lux 3 vs the V-Lux 2
Leica D-Lux 6

Leica D-Lux 6

Pro digicam

$799
Aperture Much wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the D-Lux 6 vs the V-Lux 2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Zoom More zoom
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

appearance

Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

discussion

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Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:45 PM, August 02, 2012)
Thanks for pointing that out, we will try to fix that up soon.
 
Marco Pilastro (1:58 PM, August 02, 2012)
Sorry,
But Leica V lux 2 has an electronic viewfinder of 202.000 pixels same as FZ100 and Full HD 1980x 1080 same as FZ100 !
I use joyfully since 2 years !
Marco.
 
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?