Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and 1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

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.