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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched April 2010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 24 months before the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-1 iHS V-Lux 20 
IntroducedMay 2012April 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution610k461kClearer display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 V-Lux 20 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $779 $399