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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Leica. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 13 months before the V-Lux 30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 30 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 V-Lux 30 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedMay 2011April 2010Newer by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the V-Lux 30.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Leica V-Lux 20Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $779 $900