Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1

In this article, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 14 months prior to the 1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers external dimensions 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 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the 1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and 1 is 65 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and 1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 4 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.