Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

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).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.