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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 9 months before the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 3 Q10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Q10 V-Lux 3 
IntroducedSeptember 2012December 2011More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 3 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the Q10.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and Q10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Street photography with Pentax Q10
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
56
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax Q10
 Leica V-Lux 3Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-12-08 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 410 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $949 $350