Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax S1

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 months after the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides 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) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.