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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 15 months after the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedMay 2012March 2011More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR V-Lux 40 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
36
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
41
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
 lighter than competition (226g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 210 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $699 $279