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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 30 was released 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic LX3

 V-Lux 30 LX3 
LaunchedMay 2011November 2008Newer by 32 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 LX3 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic LX3

 V-Lux 30 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the LX3.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and LX3.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 30 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Panasonic LX3 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
has touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (265g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic LX3
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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