Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30
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![Leica V-Lux 2 front Leica V-Lux 2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-2/Leica-V-Lux-2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30/Panasonic-LZ30-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Announced January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
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.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic LZ30
V-Lux 2 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Leica V-Lux 2
LZ30 | V-Lux 2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ30
V-Lux 2 | LZ30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 520 gr (1.15 lbs) | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,000 | $230 |