Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SH-3

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SH-3 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and SH-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.