Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27
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![Leica V-Lux 30 front Leica V-Lux 30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-30/Leica-V-Lux-30-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FH27_0.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 30 was released 5 months later than the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FH27
V-Lux 30 | FH27 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Leica V-Lux 30
FH27 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH27
V-Lux 30 | FH27 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FH27.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and FH27.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH27-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $900 | $229 |