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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 30 was released 19 months prior to the FH10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FH10

 V-Lux 30 FH10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 FH10 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2011More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH10

 V-Lux 30 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FH10.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and FH10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (219g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH10
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $110