Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
V-Lux 20 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 20
TG-1 iHS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
V-Lux 20 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |