Comparison of Leica V-LUX 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Comparison of Leica V-LUX 30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 [S]ave

Attribute	Leica V-LUX 30 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 ×
General
Model	Leica V-LUX 30	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Brand	Leica	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	http://us.leica-camera.com/	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	V-LUX 30	ZS15
Alternate model number(s)	-	tz25
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	105	105
Width (mm)	33	33
Height (mm)	58	58
Weight (g)	219	208
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	14.1	12.1
Sensor format	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.2	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.13	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.6	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.42	1.54
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1) 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1) 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1) 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9) 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1) 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo	jpeg (exif v2.3) mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)	10	10
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	60	60
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG	AVCHD, MP4
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 1 ED element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 384.00	24.00 - 384.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	8.00	8.00
Zoom ratio (x)	16	16
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.30	0.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,800	460,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	16	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight halogen manual shade	auto cloudy daylight incandescent shade white set
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 60	1/4000 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Multi-zone, Center-weighted, Spot	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect) auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash off on	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)	0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	18	17
Included memory type	built-in memory	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	dc input mini hdmi (type c)	dc input mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	10	10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	15	4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	260	260
Battery form factor	Proprietary BP-DC7	Proprietary
Usable battery types	3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary BP-DC7 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	adobe photoshop elements 9 adobe premiere elements 9	adobe reader photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Optical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, High-speed Burst modes. Available in black or silver.