Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 8 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WG-6.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.