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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 16 months after the 8010 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus 8010

 V-Lux 30 8010 
RevealedMay 2011February 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 8010 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 8010

 V-Lux 30 8010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the 8010.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and 8010 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and 8010.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Olympus 8010
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus 8010
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-05-26 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD TruePic III
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $900 $600