Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | April 2012 | May 2011 | Newer by 10 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ150
V-Lux 30 | FZ150 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic 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 |