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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the Q10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 30 Q10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Q10 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedSeptember 2012May 2011More recent by 15 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax Q10

 V-Lux 30 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the Q10.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Pentax Q10
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than others (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax Q10
 Leica V-Lux 30Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-05-26 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $350