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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus SP-100

 V-Lux 2 SP-100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SP-100 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2010More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-100

 V-Lux 2 SP-100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (520 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
59
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (594g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (520 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (594g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-100
 Leica V-Lux 2Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 pounds) 594 grams (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $400