Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.