Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 8 months earlier than the TS4 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TS4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TS4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.