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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Launched April 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 8 months prior to the SP-610UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-610UZ 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SP-610UZ V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the SP-610UZ.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $779 $299