Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| V-Lux 2 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 2
| SP-590 UZ | V-Lux 2 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| V-Lux 2 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
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.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
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.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 520 grams (1.15 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $1,000 | $249 |