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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 2 months before the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus TG-810

 V-Lux 30 TG-810 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TG-810 V-Lux 30 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-810

 V-Lux 30 TG-810 
ReleasedMay 2011August 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with outer 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 TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TG-810.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and TG-810 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TG-810.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (219g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
67
lighter than others (219g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-810
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-05-26 2011-08-16
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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