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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 16 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 40 VR-330 
RevealedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 VR-330 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 40 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has external 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 VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the VR-330.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and VR-330.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 40 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus VR-330
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-10 2011-02-08
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $220