Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS3

Let's look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 2 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the ZS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.