Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30
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![Leica V-Lux 4 front Leica V-Lux 4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-4/Leica-V-Lux-4-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30/Panasonic-ZS30-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
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.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS30
V-Lux 4 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Leica V-Lux 4
ZS30 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS30
V-Lux 4 | ZS30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $899 | $250 |