Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SZ-30MR has external dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 3 has external dimensions of 124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3. Olympus SZ-30MR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 3.
Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3.
Top View Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SZ-30MR is significantly lighter (314g ) than the Leica V-Lux 3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Olympus SZ-30MR nor Leica V-Lux 3 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SZ-30MR and Leica V-Lux 3's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Leica V-Lux 3 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Olympus SZ-30MR's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to V-Lux 3.