Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic LZ30, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 5 was released 7 years after the LZ30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 5 scores vs the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and LZ30 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and LZ30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.