Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 19 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.