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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 11 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Samsung TL500

 V-Lux 30 TL500 
ReleasedMay 2011July 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 TL500 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL500

 V-Lux 30 TL500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the TL500.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and TL500.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Samsung TL500 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (219g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Samsung TL500
 Leica V-Lux 30Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $527