Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VG-160

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 21 months earlier than the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside 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) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the VG-160.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and VG-160.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.