Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 8 months later than the SP-600 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SP-600 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.