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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 9 months after the GR Digital III which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 V-Lux 20 GR Digital III 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Leica V-Lux 20

 GR Digital III V-Lux 20 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 V-Lux 20 GR Digital III 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the GR Digital III.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and GR Digital III.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 20 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica V-Lux 20 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
63
lighter than others (218g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inch)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Leica V-Lux 20Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Ricoh GR Digital III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/1.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $779 $399