Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the ZS40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor technology.