Comparisons / Comparison of Leica C-LUX 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30

Comparison of Leica C-LUX 2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 [S]ave

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Leica C-LUX 2 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 ×
General
ModelLeica C-LUX 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30
BrandLeicaPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberC-LUX 2DMC-FX30
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9595
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5252
Weight (g)154154
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.27.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT (7 elements in 6 groups with 5 aspherical elements)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 100.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.63.6
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • manual1
  • manual2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent multi-fieldIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, soft skin, landscape, sport, night portrait, night landscape, starry sky, fireworks, food, party, candlelight, baby 1Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.0mWide: 0.6 - 5.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.5m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300280
Battery form factorProprietary BP-DC6Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-DC6 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 3/4/5
  • quicktime movieplayer
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3,200 available in High Sensitivity mode.ISO 3,200 available in High Sensitivity mode.



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