Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a extensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 5 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers physical 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-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.