Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 5 months after the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and SP-610UZ is 90 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age of the products into consideration.