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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched April 2010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 6 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-4

 V-Lux 20 TG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-4 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedApril 2015April 2010Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-4

 V-Lux 20 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the TG-4.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and TG-4.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (380 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-4
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-20 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $779 $379