• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-800UZ advantages over Leica V-LUX 2

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    840 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica V-LUX 2 advantages over Olympus SP-800UZ

  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax X70

Olympus SP-800UZ
Pentax X70
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Pentax X70

Leica V-LUX 2
Pentax X70
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Pentax X70

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Olympus SP-800UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ 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 DMC-FZ40

Olympus SP-800UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Leica V-LUX 2
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Leica V-LUX 2
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $850
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 2 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Olympus SP-800UZ
Panasonic FZ150
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $498
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ 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

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