Leica V-Lux 2 vs Pentax VS20

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 16 months earlier than the VS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides external measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the VS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and VS20 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and VS20.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax VS20 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.