Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus SZ-10

In this article, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 11 months after the SZ-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and SZ-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.