Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and ZS70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.