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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 4 months later than the 7030 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the 7030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus 7030

 V-Lux 20 7030 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 7030 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus 7030

 V-Lux 20 7030 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the 7030.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and 7030.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus 7030
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $779 $179