Bridge cameras can often prove a disappointment: in trying to be all things to all photographers, they end up failing to excel in any one area – think John Barrowman, but for cameras instead of showbusiness. Not so the Leica V-Lux – it’s a truly fantastic all-rounder that can deliver excellent photos and videos in almost all situations. If you’re travelling light and looking for the ideal camera to take along, the V-Lux could well be it. Versatile, well constructed, easy to use but offering deep tweakability to those who desire it, we’re a bit sorry we have to part with it. Its price is high, but unless the extended warranty and Lightroom software, the premium camera strap, or the Leica badge are particularly important to you, the Panasonic FZ1000 does everything the V-Lux does for £300 less. Under the skin the two cameras are virtually the same, and for that reason we're going to have to deny the Leica the full five stars. Nice camera though.
Incredibly versatile; Excellent image and video quality; Fast autofocus;
It’s expensive; Almost identical to the cheaper Panasonic FZ1000;