Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was launched 16 months after the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G15 grades against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G15 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and V-Lux 30 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.