Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 30 was released very close to the VR-320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 30 | VR-320 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 30
VR-320 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 30 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the VR-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and VR-320.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $900 | $179 |