Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

On this page, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, 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-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TG-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.