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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 2 and Olympus SP-720UZ [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SP-720UZ ×
Leica V-LUX 2 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-720UZLeica V-LUX 2
BrandOlympusLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberSP-720UZV-LUX 2
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107124
Width (mm)7395
Height (mm)7380
Weight (g)405520
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1414.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVCHD / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 676.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.310.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF TrackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • manual measurement
  • manual setting
  • shadow
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1300 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, SunsetPanorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600)0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)5940
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb
  • dc input
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software-
  • adobe photoshop elements
  • adobe premiere elements
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo ShootingRebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.



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