Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH3

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 17 months after the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external 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 FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and FH3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher V-Lux 30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.