Leica CL vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a extensive analysis of the Leica CL vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the CL (APS-C) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The CL was introduced 4 years after the ZS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL scores versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica CL features outer dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CL versus the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and ZS30 is 82 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and ZS30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica CL will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer CL should have an edge in sensor innovation.