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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
  • Introduced May 2011
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 12 months after the FX75 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FX75

 V-Lux 30 FX75 
IntroducedMay 2011June 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 FX75 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FX75

 V-Lux 30 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FX75.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FX75.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FX75
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $139