Leica V-Lux 2 vs Ricoh WG-20

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 features physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and WG-20 is 67 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.