Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 19 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica V-Lux 30 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.