Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 21 months after the SP-590 UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.