Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this article, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 19 months before the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical 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 TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.