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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Released April 2010
Olympus VR-320
(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").

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 20 VR-320 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 VR-320 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedJuly 2011April 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 20 VR-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus VR-320
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus VR-320
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