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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 2 years after the 9000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus 9000

 V-Lux 30 9000 
RevealedMay 2011May 2009More modern by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 9000 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 9000

 V-Lux 30 9000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside 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 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the 9000.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and 9000 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and 9000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (219g)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 9000
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $300