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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released May 2011
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 2 months before the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus SZ-11

 V-Lux 30 SZ-11 
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SZ-11 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-11

 V-Lux 30 SZ-11 
LaunchedMay 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the SZ-11.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and SZ-11 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-11
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-26 2011-07-27
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $900 $253