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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 V-Lux 30 TG-4 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Leica V-Lux 30

          

          

            
 TG-4 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedApril 2015May 2011Newer by 47 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 V-Lux 30 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TG-4.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TG-4.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
30
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
46
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
67
 lighter than competition (219g)
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 weather proof
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus TG-4
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-05-26 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
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 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $379