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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 7 months prior to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus VG-160

 V-Lux 30 VG-160 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 VG-160 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2011More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VG-160

 V-Lux 30 VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 features physical 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) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the VG-160.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and VG-160.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (165 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VG-160
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 165 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $90