Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 7010

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 23 months after the 7010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and 7010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and 7010.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.