Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SP-100

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 20 months earlier than the SP-100 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the SP-100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and SP-100 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and SP-100.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.