Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe V-Lux 30 was released 3 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus SZ-15
V-Lux 30 | SZ-15 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Leica V-Lux 30
SZ-15 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | May 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-15
V-Lux 30 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SZ-15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SZ-15 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and SZ-15.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus SZ-15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $200 |