Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 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
- Released December 2011
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe V-Lux 3 was launched 5 months after the VR-320 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 3 grades vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 3 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 3
VR-320 | V-Lux 3 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 3 | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the VR-320.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and VR-320.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 3 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 3 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-12-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-DC 9 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $949 | $179 |