Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the SP-600 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and SP-600 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher V-Lux 4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.