Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ300

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FZ300 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.