Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax H90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 17 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and H90.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.