Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 23 months later than the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.