Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.