Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus 8000

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus 8000, 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 8000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 10 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and 8000.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.