Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 13 months before the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and ZS15 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and ZS15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.