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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus TG-3

 V-Lux 30 TG-3 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TG-3 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2011Fresher by 34 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-3

 V-Lux 30 TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-3
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus Tough TG-3
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