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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 V-Lux 40 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SP-565UZ V-Lux 40 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 V-Lux 40 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 40 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (210g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
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lighter than average (210g)
has touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $400