Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was announced 8 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh G900
V-Lux 20 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Leica V-Lux 20
G900 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 95 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900
V-Lux 20 | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the G900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and G900.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Ricoh G900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $779 | $752 |