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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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 SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 16 months after the SP-600 UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 30 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2010More modern by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SP-600 UZ V-Lux 30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 30 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
29
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $189