Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-410

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 15 months before the VH-410 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the VH-410.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and VH-410 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and VH-410.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.