Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
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On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe V-Lux 30 was introduced 15 months earlier than the VH-515 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus VH-515
| V-Lux 30 | VH-515 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Leica V-Lux 30
| VH-515 | V-Lux 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | May 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VH-515
| V-Lux 30 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the VH-515.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and VH-515.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus VH-515 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-05-26 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | TruePic III+ |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $900 | $648 |