Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 4 years before the SH-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the SH-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and SH-1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.