Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Leica V-Lux 4 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-590 UZ has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19″) and weighs 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 4 has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) and weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and the Leica V-Lux 4. Olympus SP-590 UZ is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 4.
Comparison image of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and the Leica V-Lux 4 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Leica V-Lux 4.
Comparison image of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and the Leica V-Lux 4 Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-590 UZ is significantly lighter (175g ) than the Leica V-Lux 4 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the SP-590 UZ has a big advantage over the V-Lux 4 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica V-Lux 4's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SP-590 UZ's 2.7 screen.
Moreover, Leica V-Lux 4 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Olympus SP-590 UZ has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to V-Lux 4.
