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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 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-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 17 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-610

 V-Lux 40 TG-610 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TG-610 V-Lux 40 
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-610

 V-Lux 40 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the TG-610.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and TG-610.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 40 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (210g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (210g)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-610
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $223