Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external 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) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.