Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax E70

Following is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 3 years after the E70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and E70.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.