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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic TS6

 V-Lux 30 TS6 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TS6 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS6

 V-Lux 30 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TS6.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and TS6.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
features touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic TS6
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-05-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $300