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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 17 months after the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-310

 V-Lux 40 TG-310 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TG-310 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-310

 V-Lux 40 TG-310 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer 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 TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the TG-310.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-310
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-10 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $0