Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 15 months later than the CX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the CX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and CX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 4 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.