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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Released April 2010
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 8 months prior to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-310

 V-Lux 20 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-310 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-310

 V-Lux 20 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the TG-310.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and TG-310.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-310
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-04-20 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $779 $0