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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Released May 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 19 months before the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic ZS30

 V-Lux 30 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 ZS30 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 19 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS30

 V-Lux 30 ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the ZS30.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and ZS30.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (219g)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
features focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS30
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $250