Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Launched July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 4 was revealed 14 months after the SP-810 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
V-Lux 4 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Leica V-Lux 4
SP-810 UZ | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
V-Lux 4 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. 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-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and SP-810 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and SP-810 UZ.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $280 |