Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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92 Imaging
34 Features
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
V-Lux 20 | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Leica V-Lux 20
GR Digital III | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh GR Digital III
V-Lux 20 | GR Digital III | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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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 |