Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
V-Lux 2 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Leica V-Lux 2
SP-820UZ | V-Lux 2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-820UZ
V-Lux 2 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to 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 type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 520g (1.15 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,000 | $299 |