Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
V-Lux 4 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Leica V-Lux 4
SP-610UZ | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-610UZ
V-Lux 4 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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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 |