Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 8 months prior to the TG-820 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TG-820 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.