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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 3 months later than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-600 UZ 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SP-600 UZ V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedApril 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
29
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
20
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-20 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $779 $189