Leica V-Lux 2 vs Pentax X70

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 19 months after the X70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and X70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.