Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 7 months earlier than the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SZ1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and SZ1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.