Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 19 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and SZ-16 iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.