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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
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