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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 V-Lux 40 TG-2 iHS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TG-2 iHS V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution610k461kClearer screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 V-Lux 40 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the TG-2 iHS.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-10 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $699 $380