Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 8 months prior to the LZ30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the LZ30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and LZ30.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.