Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SZ-15

The following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the SZ-15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and SZ-15.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.