Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ60

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 13 months before the FZ60 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FZ60 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and FZ60.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.