Leica V-Lux 4 vs Pentax VS20

Its time to look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 8 months after the VS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the VS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and VS20 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and VS20.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax VS20 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.