Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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)
- 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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was introduced 21 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
V-Lux 20 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 20
TG-820 iHS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+569k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
V-Lux 20 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features physical dimensions 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-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the TG-820 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and TG-820 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
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 range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Launch cost | $779 | $500 |