Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Launched March 2009

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Overview
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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Pentax X70
V-Lux 20 | X70 | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Leica V-Lux 20
X70 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Pentax X70
V-Lux 20 | X70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 410 grams (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
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-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $779 | $200 |