Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a in-depth review of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 7 months before the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and SZ7.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.