Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 8 months prior to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.