Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed about the same time to the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the LS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and LS5.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.