Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 7000

Here, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 features external measurements 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 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the 7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and 7000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and 7000.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.