Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 3 years before the TS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the TS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TS5.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.