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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 15 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 4 VR-320 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 15 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 VR-320 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus VR-320

 V-Lux 4 VR-320 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the VR-320.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and VR-320 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and VR-320.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (540 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus VR-320
 Leica V-Lux 4Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $179