Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 21 months before the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.