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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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 WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 V-Lux 20 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WG-5 GPS V-Lux 20 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2010Fresher by 58 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 V-Lux 20 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Leica V-Lux 20Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-20 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $779 $500