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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 8 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 V-Lux 4 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SZ-31MR iHS V-Lux 4 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 V-Lux 4 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and SZ-31MR iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
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good battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (226 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $899 $0