Leica V-Lux 5 vs Olympus 1s

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Olympus 1s, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and 1s (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 5 was announced 4 years later than the 1s and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 5 matches up vs the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Olympus 1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the 1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and 1s is 55 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 5 and 1s.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 should have an edge in sensor technology.