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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 4 months prior to the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus SZ-10

 V-Lux 2 SZ-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SZ-10 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-10

 V-Lux 2 SZ-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the SZ-10.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and SZ-10.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
51
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-10
 Leica V-Lux 2Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $300