• 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX150 advantages over Leica V-LUX 2

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.72 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    24 mm vs 95 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    179g vs 520g
    Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX 2 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX150

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W300

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Sony DSC-W300
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Sony DSC-W300

Leica V-LUX 2
Sony DSC-W300
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Sony DSC-W300

Compared to Nikon S710

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Nikon S710
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Nikon S710

Leica V-LUX 2
Nikon S710
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Nikon S710

Compared to Canon SD990 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Canon SD990 IS
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Canon SD990 IS

Leica V-LUX 2
Canon SD990 IS
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $400
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Canon SD990 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Leica V-LUX 2
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Panasonic DMC-FX150
Panasonic FZ150
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX150 vs Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 2
Panasonic FZ150
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Panasonic FZ150

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