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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 V-Lux 2 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SP-820UZ V-Lux 2 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 V-Lux 2 SP-820UZ 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
51
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
25
quite wide (22mm)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Leica V-Lux 2Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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