Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 17 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FH20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and FH20.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.