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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Released April 2010
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-820 iHS V-Lux 20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution1030k461kClearer screen (+569k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus TG-820 iHS
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