Leica V-Lux 30 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.