Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Olympus 1
V-Lux 3 | 1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Leica V-Lux 3
1 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus 1
V-Lux 3 | 1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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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 |