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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
  • Launched April 2010
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus VH-515

 V-Lux 20 VH-515 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 VH-515 V-Lux 20 
RevealedAugust 2012April 2010More recent by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VH-515

 V-Lux 20 VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external measurements 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 VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the VH-515.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and VH-515.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VH-515
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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