Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 17 months after the FH1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the FH1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and FH1.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.