Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ28

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FZ28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and FZ28.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.