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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Olympus VR-320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 30 VR-320 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 VR-320 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 30 VR-320 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-320
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus VR-320
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