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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus SZ-15

 V-Lux 30 SZ-15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SZ-15 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJune 2013May 2011Fresher 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-15
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus SZ-15
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