Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax E85

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 21 months later than the E85 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax E85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and E85 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and E85.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.