Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 3 years before the LZ30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and LZ30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.