Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.