Leica V-Lux 30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 2 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the SP-590 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and SP-590 UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.