Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years before the ZS35 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.