Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 21 months earlier than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.