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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Launched May 2012
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 4 months later than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 TG-820 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS V-Lux 40 
Display resolution1030k461kClearer display (+569k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the TG-820 iHS.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
27
 includes face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competitors (210g)
 includes touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (210 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-10 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $500