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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed April 2010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 2 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax W90

					

					

						
 V-Lux 20 W90 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Leica V-Lux 20

					

					

						
 W90 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax W90

					

					

						
 V-Lux 20 W90 
LaunchedApril 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the W90.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and W90.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the age  of the cameras into account.

						Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Pentax W90
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
54
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
24
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than average in class (218 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (218g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
25
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax W90
 Leica V-Lux 20Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-04-20 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $779 $120