Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 11 months later than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the FZ35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.