Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 20 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.