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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Released May 2011
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 19 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 V-Lux 30 TG-830 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TG-830 iHS V-Lux 30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 V-Lux 30 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys exterior dimensions 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-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-05-26 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $0