Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 19 months prior to the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior 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 ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and ZS25.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.