Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus VR-330

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 20 months after the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and VR-330 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.