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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Announced May 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 8 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Ricoh G700SE

 V-Lux 30 G700SE 
IntroducedMay 2011October 2010More recent by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Leica V-Lux 30

 G700SE V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh G700SE

 V-Lux 30 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outer 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 Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the G700SE.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and G700SE.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
67
lighter than competition (219g)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
23
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (307g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh G700SE
 Leica V-Lux 30Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Ricoh G700SE
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-26 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $0