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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 4 months earlier than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 2 VR-330 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 VR-330 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus VR-330

 V-Lux 2 VR-330 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2011Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with outer 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 VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the VR-330.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and VR-330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (520g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
59
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (520g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Olympus VR-330
 Leica V-Lux 2Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,000 $220