Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 13 months before the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and FZ200 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.