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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
Panasonic TS2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic TS2

 V-Lux 30 TS2 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TS2 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS2

 V-Lux 30 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (219g)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS2
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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