Leica V-Lux 4 vs Pentax RZ18

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 13 months later than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and RZ18 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and RZ18.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.