Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.