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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 4 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SP-600 UZ V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 V-Lux 4 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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good battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $899 $189