Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was revealed 10 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS grades vs the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS against the V-Lux 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 5 is 64 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.