Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 16 months after the SP-590 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SP-590 UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger V-Lux 20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.