Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320
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![Leica V-Lux 20 front Leica V-Lux 20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-20/Leica-V-Lux-20-front.jpg)
![Olympus VR-320 front Olympus VR-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VR-320/Olympus-VR-320-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 15 months prior to the VR-320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 20 | VR-320 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 20
VR-320 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VR-320
V-Lux 20 | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the VR-320.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Olympus-VR-320-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Olympus-VR-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and VR-320.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Olympus-VR-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Olympus-VR-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $779 | $179 |