• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 7010 advantages over Leica V-LUX 2

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    26 mm vs 95 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 520g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica V-LUX 2 advantages over Olympus 7010

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 196 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Olympus 7010
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus 7010 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Leica V-LUX 2
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7030

Olympus 7010
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus 7010 vs Olympus Stylus-7030

Leica V-LUX 2
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Olympus Stylus-7030

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Olympus 7010
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Leica V-LUX 2
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Olympus 7010
Panasonic FZ150
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 2
Panasonic FZ150
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Panasonic FZ150

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Olympus 7010
Canon A4000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 7010 vs Canon A4000 IS

Leica V-LUX 2
Canon A4000 IS
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

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