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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 10 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax W80

 V-Lux 20 W80 
AnnouncedApril 2010June 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 W80 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax W80

 V-Lux 20 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external dimensions 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 W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the W80.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and W80.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Pentax W80
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax W80
 Leica V-Lux 20Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $779 $250