Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 14 months after the X70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features 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) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and X70.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern V-Lux 20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.