Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.