Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 15 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.