Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus TG-3
V-Lux 30 | TG-3 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Leica V-Lux 30
TG-3 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | May 2011 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-3
V-Lux 30 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TG-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and TG-3.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-05-26 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.48 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $900 | $350 |