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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 17 months after the FE-4030 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus FE-4030

 V-Lux 30 FE-4030 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 FE-4030 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus FE-4030

 V-Lux 30 FE-4030 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the FE-4030.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FE-4030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus FE-4030
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $130