Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

In this article, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 19 months later than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.