Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 6 months earlier than the LX5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and LX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 30 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.