Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 15 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and SL30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 20 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.