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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 8 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-6

 V-Lux 40 TG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TG-6 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedMay 2019May 2012Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-6

 V-Lux 40 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the TG-6.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and TG-6.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
36
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-6
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-10 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 25
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $449