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Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica X Vario versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar but the X Vario (APS-C) and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X Vario was brought out 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X Vario scores vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Olympus TG-310

 X Vario TG-310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica X Vario

 TG-310 X Vario 

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Olympus TG-310

 X Vario TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X Vario against the TG-310.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and TG-310 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and TG-310.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X Vario due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica X Vario will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X Vario will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography details
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X Vario
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
61
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Leica X Vario vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Olympus TG-310
 Leica X VarioOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica X Vario Olympus TG-310
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-06-11 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3272 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12500 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 150 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,950 $0