Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Revealed April 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe V-Lux 20 was released 16 months after the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus 550WP
V-Lux 20 | 550WP | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Leica V-Lux 20
550WP | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus 550WP
V-Lux 20 | 550WP | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the 550WP.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and 550WP.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also called | - | mju 550WP |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-20 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $779 | $399 |