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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
V-Lux 20 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 20
SP-810 UZ | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
V-Lux 20 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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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 |