Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
(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
- Released May 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FH7
| V-Lux 30 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Leica V-Lux 30
| FH7 | V-Lux 30 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FH7
| V-Lux 30 | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2011 |  | September 2011 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external measurements 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 FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the FH7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FH7.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
lighter than competition in class (219g)
offers touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-05-26 | 2011-09-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $900 | $149 |
