Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax Q10
V-Lux 20 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica V-Lux 20
Q10 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax Q10
V-Lux 20 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |