- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 2 Review.
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | V-LUX 2 | K-S1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $850.00 | $799.95 |
Street Price: | $501.65 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-31 | 2014-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.3 oz
(520 g)
includes batteries |
27.0 oz
(765 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.1 x
3.7 in. (124 x 80 x 95 mm) |
4.8 x
3.7 x
2.8 in. (121 x 93 x 70 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 | 20.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.42 microns | 4.29 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.5 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.0 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,061 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (220) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements | smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) | SAFOX IX i+, TTL phase-matching -11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverage | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Manual setting, Manual measurement | Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | TTL open-aperture: 77 segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority (Tav); Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPEG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Effect: Faded Color, Clear Tone, Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Infrared Filter, Vibrant Color Enhance; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3 |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link | Micro (Type D) HMDI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.4 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 480 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements | Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. | The K-S1 comes in 3 standard colors: black, blue, and white. In addition, two separate color collections are available; The Fabric Collection, containing 4 unique colors such as cotton beige and tweed gray – and the Night Sky Collection, with 5 more elegant colors like Sunset Orange, Dawn Purple, and Midnight Black. |