Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-3, 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-3 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe V-Lux 30 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Pentax WG-3
V-Lux 30 | WG-3 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Leica V-Lux 30
WG-3 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | May 2011 | More recent by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-3
V-Lux 30 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the WG-3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WG-3.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Pentax WG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-05-26 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $900 | $300 |