Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 3 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.