Leica V-Lux 5 vs Olympus TG-6

Following is a extensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 5 and Olympus TG-6, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was brought out 8 months after the TG-6 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 5 grades versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 5 and Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the TG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and TG-6 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and TG-6.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.