Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax W90

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 16 months after the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.