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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 15 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-810 UZ 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SP-810 UZ V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJuly 2011April 2010More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 V-Lux 20 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the SP-810 UZ.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $779 $280