Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-320

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.