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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 3 months before the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 V-Lux 30 RZ18 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Leica V-Lux 30

          

          

            
 RZ18 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax RZ18

          

          

            
 V-Lux 30 RZ18 
IntroducedMay 2011September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the RZ18.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

            Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography features
30
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Street photography highlights
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
47
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
46
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competition (219g)
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition in class (178g)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
41
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (178g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax RZ18
 Leica V-Lux 30Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $900 $210