Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-330

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 11 months after the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides outer dimensions 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 VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and VR-330 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.