Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 3 was brought out 23 months after the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 3 matches up versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the HZ30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and HZ30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.