Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got 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) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the SZ-15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SZ-15 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and SZ-15.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.