Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic FZ70

Below, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outside dimensions 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 FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and FZ70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.