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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 14 months before the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z30 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedApril 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z30 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
56
lighter than others (110g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $779