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Comparison of Leica C-LUX 3 and Olympus VG-160 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VG-160 ×
Leica C-LUX 3 ×
General
ModelOlympus VG-160Leica C-LUX 3
BrandOlympusLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberVG-160C-LUX 3
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9696
Width (mm)1922
Height (mm)5752
Weight (g)125126
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1410.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.68
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2342(8.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.004.00 - 22.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking11-point with face detection and tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • halogen lighting
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
Flash range description(ISO800) W:0.2m-4.8m; T:0.6m-2.1mWide: 0.6 - 6.0m, Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4950
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)165280
Battery form factorProprietary LI-70BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.-



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