Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 3 months after the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.