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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed around the same time to the SP-820UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ V-Lux 4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 SP-820UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2012Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the SP-820UZ.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and SP-820UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 focusing manually
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 decent MP (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (588g)
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than average (485 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
46
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
55
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (485g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
48
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
35
 really wide (22mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
63
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has mic socket
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
25
 really wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than average (485g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $899 $299