Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010
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![Leica V-Lux 40 front Leica V-Lux 40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-40/Leica-V-Lux-40-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Olympus_Stylus_Tough_6010_1.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 40 was announced 2 years after the 6010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus 6010
V-Lux 40 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Leica V-Lux 40
6010 | V-Lux 40 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 6010
V-Lux 40 | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the 6010.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and 6010.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Alternate name | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-10 | 2009-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $699 | $0 |