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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Introduced April 2010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus TG-5

 V-Lux 20 TG-5 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 TG-5 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedMay 2017April 2010More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-5

 V-Lux 20 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got 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) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the TG-5.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and TG-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus TG-5
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-04-20 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $779 $449