Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe V-Lux 20 was launched 3 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax E90
V-Lux 20 | E90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Leica V-Lux 20
E90 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax E90
V-Lux 20 | E90 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the E90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and E90.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $779 | $100 |