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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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 TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 8 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 V-Lux 40 TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TG-630 iHS V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 V-Lux 40 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (210 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $200