Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 16 months earlier than the SP-100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the SP-100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and SP-100 is 65 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and SP-100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.