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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched May 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Pentax WG-10

 V-Lux 30 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WG-10 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2011Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-10

 V-Lux 30 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical dimensions 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 WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the WG-10.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others (219g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-10
 Leica V-Lux 30Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $0