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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus FE-5020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 23 months later than the FE-5020 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus FE-5020

 V-Lux 30 FE-5020 
LaunchedMay 2011July 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 FE-5020 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus FE-5020

 V-Lux 30 FE-5020 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the FE-5020.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and FE-5020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
67
lighter than others (219g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus FE-5020
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-26 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $160