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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Launched April 2010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Q10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 20 Q10 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Q10 V-Lux 20 
RevealedSeptember 2012April 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 20 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the Q10.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and Q10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery power (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax Q10
 Leica V-Lux 20Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $779 $350