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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3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
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 SP-810 UZ 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
45
 has manual focus
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
57
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
46
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 amazing zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
55
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
 low MP (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (864mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
48
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
63
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
27
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus SP-810 UZ
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