Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH5

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 5 months after the FH5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got 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) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and FH5.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.