• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica V-LUX 30 advantages over Olympus SH-2

  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus SH-2 advantages over Leica V-LUX 30

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 384 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.5 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Leica V-LUX 30
Canon SX260 HS
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
Olympus SH-2
Canon SX260 HS
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Leica V-LUX 40

Leica V-LUX 30
Leica V-LUX 40
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SH-2
Leica V-LUX 40
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Leica V-LUX 30
Olympus SH-50
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-50
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Leica V-LUX 30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SH-2
Panasonic ZS25
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • RAW file ability
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Olympus SH-1

Leica V-LUX 30
Olympus SH-1
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster shutter
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-1
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
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