Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and 550WP.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.