Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus 9000
V-Lux 30 | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Leica V-Lux 30
9000 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 9000
V-Lux 30 | 9000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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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 |