Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100

Below is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 4 years prior to the SP-100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and SP-100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.