Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 4 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the WG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.