Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2
90 Imaging
37 Features
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe V-Lux 30 was unveiled 17 months after the TS2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic TS2
V-Lux 30 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Leica V-Lux 30
TS2 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS2
V-Lux 30 | TS2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TS2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TS2.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $900 | $350 |