

The screen resolution has been increased from 920K pixels to a hefty 1.24 million. The articulating rear 3-inch LCD receives some nice updates. Additionally, minimum aperture has been expanded from f/8 to f/11, allowing some more creative freedom. Autofocus speed has been bumped about 10%, now clocking in around just 90ms to move through the entire focus range. Perhaps the defining aspect of the V-Lux, the lens delivers exceptional flexibility with a wide zoom range coupled with a fast aperture. Lensīolted to the front is a 16X DC-Vario-Elmarit 9.1-146mm f/2.8-4 ASPH, equivalent to 25-400mm f/2.8-4 in full frame. In the latter, we'll be curious to see improvements in low light performance. In the former, we honestly have few complaints. We're not sure if this is the same sensor used previously, or an upgraded version at the same resolution. SensorĪt the heart of the V-Lux 5 is a 20 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor. To see an at-a-glance summary, we've got a handy comparison table below, along with full tech specs.

Let's run through the main aspects of the V-Lux 5 and see where it differs from its predecessor. I'm sure that the added features and speed will come as welcome additions to an already capable superzoom platform. With many of the same specifications that made the previous V-Lux such a hit, the V-Lux 5 sports a redesigned body, faster performance, new shooting modes, a larger rear display with touchscreen functionality, USB charging, quicker autofocus, a higher quality EVF, enhanced Wi-Fi with Bluetooth, and more. Today, Leica has announced the V-Lux 5, the successor to the extremely popular V-Lux (Typ 114).
