Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 5 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and ZS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.