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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic LZ30
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 13 months before the LZ30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic LZ30

 V-Lux 3 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 LZ30 V-Lux 3 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic LZ30

 V-Lux 3 LZ30 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 features physical measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the LZ30.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
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good battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540g)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (380 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (552g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic LZ30
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BP-DC 9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $949 $230