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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 4 years before the SP-100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus SP-100

 V-Lux 20 SP-100 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SP-100 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2010Fresher by 46 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-100

 V-Lux 20 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the SP-100.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and SP-100 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and SP-100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (594g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus SP-100
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 594 gr (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $779 $400