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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 23 months before the 1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades vs the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Olympus 1

 V-Lux 3 1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 1 V-Lux 3 
ReleasedNovember 2013December 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus 1

 V-Lux 3 1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the 1.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and 1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 3 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography factors
Olympus 1 Street photography factors
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
56
good battery life (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
provides touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography features
Olympus 1 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
Olympus 1 Vlogging information
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540g)
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus 1
 Leica V-Lux 3Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Olympus Stylus 1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $949 $700