Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS3

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 2 months prior to the TS3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TS3.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.