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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79 Imaging
38 Features
66 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively comparable but the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 4 was brought out 3 years prior to the 1s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus 1s

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 1s 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 1s V-Lux 4 
RevealedApril 2015September 2012Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus 1s

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 1s 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the 1s.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and 1s is 65 and 79 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and 1s.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 4 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 1s Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Olympus 1s
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 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Olympus 1s Sports photography features
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 good battery power (540 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery power (540 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery life (450 shots)
 supports focus by touch
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus 1s
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus Stylus 1s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 588g (1.30 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
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 images 450 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $699