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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years before the SZ8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic SZ8

 V-Lux 30 SZ8 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SZ8 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2011Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic SZ8

 V-Lux 30 SZ8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside 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 SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the SZ8.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (159g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic SZ8
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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