Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Announced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was released 16 months earlier than the TG-810 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-810
V-Lux 20 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Leica V-Lux 20
TG-810 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 16 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-810
V-Lux 20 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has external 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the TG-810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and TG-810.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-04-20 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $779 | $428 |