Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 7000

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus 7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 16 months later than the 7000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and 7000.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.