Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 21 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside measurements 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 WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS 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 utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.