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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Announced April 2010
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-630 iHS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-630 iHS V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-04-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $779 $200