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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
Olympus TG-810
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-810

 V-Lux 20 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-810 V-Lux 20 
RevealedAugust 2011April 2010More modern by 16 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-810

 V-Lux 20 TG-810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-810
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus TG-810
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