Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outer 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) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.