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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 21 months after the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 V-Lux 4 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SP-610UZ V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 V-Lux 4 SP-610UZ 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 features external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the SP-610UZ.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and SP-610UZ is 65 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $899 $299