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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 11 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung PL200

 V-Lux 30 PL200 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 PL200 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung PL200

 V-Lux 30 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the PL200.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and PL200.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung PL200
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.48 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $0