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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Launched May 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 7 months before the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 30

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers 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 SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the SP-620 UZ.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
30
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
48
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
28
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-01-10
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $199