Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 4 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and MX-1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 20 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.