Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outer 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-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.