Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1
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![Leica V-Lux 30 front Leica V-Lux 30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-30/Leica-V-Lux-30-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.
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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 years before the 1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus 1
V-Lux 30 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Leica V-Lux 30
1 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 1
V-Lux 30 | 1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the 1.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and 1 is 90 and 79 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and 1.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 410 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $900 | $700 |