Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 3 months before the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.