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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 3 was brought out 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades vs the X70 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 X70

 V-Lux 3 X70 
LaunchedDecember 2011March 2009More modern by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 X70 V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax X70

 V-Lux 3 X70 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got exterior dimensions 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 X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the X70.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and X70.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger V-Lux 3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Street photography with Pentax X70
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
56
great battery pack (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
Vlogging with Pentax X70
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Pentax X70
 Leica V-Lux 3Pentax X70
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-12-08 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $949 $200