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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Launched May 2011
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the FZ150 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 30 FZ150 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 FZ150 V-Lux 30 
RevealedApril 2012May 2011Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 30 FZ150 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 features 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) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FZ150.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FZ150.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (528g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ150
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 528g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 260 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $499