Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 3 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SP-590 UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 will have an edge in sensor tech.