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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 4 months after the VS20 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 VS20 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 VS20 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax VS20

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 VS20 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the VS20.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and VS20 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and VS20.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

            Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
35
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
36
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (235g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Pentax VS20 Sports photography info
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Pentax VS20 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than others in class (235g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography details
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
47
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
Pentax VS20 Vlogging features
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (235g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax VS20
 Leica V-Lux 40Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $106