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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 2 was introduced 10 months before the VR-320 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 2 VR-320 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 VR-320 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 2 VR-320 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got physical dimensions 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 VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the VR-320.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and VR-320.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
51
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus VR-320
 Leica V-Lux 2Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $179