Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 20 and the Leica V-Lux 30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica V-Lux 20 was introduced in April 2010 and Leica V-Lux 30 was introduced in May 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica V-Lux 20 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Leica V-Lux 30 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20
      4. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 30
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 20 over Leica V-Lux 30.

      Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 460k dot
      Lighter 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) vs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 20.

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 30 over Leica V-Lux 20.

      Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 30
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 12x vs 16x
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 18 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 30.

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica V-Lux 20 Leica V-Lux 30
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Built-in GPS
        Light218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
        Internal Storage15 MB18 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 20 Leica V-Lux 30
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Leica V-Lux 30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Leica V-Lux 30) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Leica V-Lux 30 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Leica V-Lux 20 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica V-Lux 30 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 20, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica V-Lux 30. Leica V-Lux 20 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Leica V-Lux 30 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Leica V-Lux 20 and 5.00 m on Leica V-Lux 30..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica V-Lux 20 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Leica V-Lux 30 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 43 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.69"). Leica V-Lux 20 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) and Leica V-Lux 30 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      103 mm

      60 mm

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      105 mm

      58 mm

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      60 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 30 and give them scores of 54 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 30

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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