Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic GH1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly close but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 23 months after the GH1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the GH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and GH1 is 90 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and GH1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.