Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH22, 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 FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 30 was revealed 17 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FH22
V-Lux 30 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Leica V-Lux 30
FH22 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH22
V-Lux 30 | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FH22.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $900 | $200 |