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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched April 2010
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 20 was revealed 16 months prior to the PX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh PX

 V-Lux 20 PX 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Leica V-Lux 20

 PX V-Lux 20 
LaunchedAugust 2011April 2010Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh PX

 V-Lux 20 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outer 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 Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the PX.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and PX.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh PX
 Leica V-Lux 20Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Ricoh PX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-20 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $779 $329