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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 12 months later than the TG-610 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Olympus TG-610

 V-Lux 3 TG-610 
AnnouncedDecember 2011January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 TG-610 V-Lux 3 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus TG-610

 V-Lux 3 TG-610 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the TG-610.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and TG-610 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
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good battery power (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus TG-610
 Leica V-Lux 3Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-12-08 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 410 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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