Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic ZS30
V-Lux 30 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Leica V-Lux 30
ZS30 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | May 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS30
V-Lux 30 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |