Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-320
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe V-Lux 20 was announced 21 months before the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-320
| V-Lux 20 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Leica V-Lux 20
| TG-320 | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | April 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-320
| V-Lux 20 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the TG-320.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and TG-320.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-320 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-04-20 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| 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 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 150 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $779 | $0 |