Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 16 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and SZ-31MR iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor innovation.