Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus 1
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") use different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe V-Lux 2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the 1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus 1s
V-Lux 2 | 1s | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Leica V-Lux 2
1s | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | September 2010 | Newer by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus 1s
V-Lux 2 | 1s | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus 1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the 1s.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and 1s is 67 and 79 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and 1s.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 2 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 2 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 450 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $699 |