Fujifilm Z30 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers exterior measurements 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 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.