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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 ZS60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Leica V-Lux 30

		

		

			
 ZS60 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016May 2011Newer by 56 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the ZS60.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and ZS60.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
30
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
53
 focusing manually
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography information
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
67
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
 lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
59
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
35
 really wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Leica V-Lux 30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $248