Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 / FZ2500 — Which Is Better?
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Leica · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Leica V-Lux 5
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Panasonic · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 / FZ2500
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Leica V-Lux 5 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2000 are fixed-lens bridge cameras aimed at photographers who want one body for travel and everyday shooting. The V-Lux 5 arrived in 2019, three years after the FZ2000's 2016 launch. It is also the lighter camera at 812 g against 915 g, with body dimensions of 137 x 97 x 132 mm against 138 x 102 x 135 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 10, 2019 | September 19, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 137 x 97 x 132 mm | 138 x 102 x 135 mm |
| Camera weight | 812 g | 915 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 62/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe V-Lux 5 offers the more useful sensitivity base for daylight work, a native ISO 80 against 125 on the FZ2000, so you can shoot at wide apertures in bright light while keeping sensitivity low. The FZ2000 goes higher when expanded, reaching ISO 25600 against 12500 for the Leica. The core stills specifications are shared rather than split. Both cameras pair 20 MP resolution with a one-inch CMOS sensor, and both offer 49 autofocus points and 12 fps shooting. Both also stabilise the sensor in body and frame through a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder. With resolution level at 20 MP, you get the same pixel count to crop with from either camera. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
12 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
8030200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
125003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
125003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 69/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe FZ2000 is the pick if your editing setup or playback gear expects older formats, recording in AVCHD as well as MPEG-4. The V-Lux 5 records in MPEG-4 only. The remaining recording limits are shared. Each camera offers 4K as its maximum resolution and a 60 fps maximum frame rate, so neither gains extra cropping room or slow-motion reach over the other. Neither includes a built-in timelapse mode. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 4096 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe V-Lux 5's rear screen shows finer detail when you review focus and composition, with 1,240,000 dots against 1,040,000 on the FZ2000. The screens otherwise match. Both are 3-inch touch panels that flip out for waist-level and selfie framing. Flash and wireless options are shared as well. Both cameras carry a built-in flash and support an external flash, and both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for image transfer and remote control. Neither offers GPS for geotagging travel shots or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
12400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryYour storage and charging kit carries over between them, because both write to a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card slot and support USB charging. Battery ratings sit close together, at 360 shots for the V-Lux 5 against 350 for the FZ2000. The batteries themselves are different models, the BP-DC12 and the DMW-BLC12, so spare batteries are not interchangeable. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | BP-DC12 | DMW-BLC12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
360 shots1505000 | 350 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For travel and everyday photography the V-Lux 5 is the stronger choice. It offers an ISO 80 base for wide-aperture daylight work, a sharper rear screen for reviewing focus, and a lighter 812 g body against 915 g for carrying. Choose the FZ2000 if you need its expanded ISO 25600 setting or AVCHD recording for an older video workflow. Both cover the same everyday travel and family shooting with their shared 20 MP resolution and 4K recording limits.