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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Launched May 2011
Olympus VR-330
(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 February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 4 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 30 VR-330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 VR-330 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 30 VR-330 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 features external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the VR-330.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and VR-330.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus VR-330
 Leica V-Lux 30Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 14 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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $220