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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Pentax W80

 V-Lux 40 W80 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 W80 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax W80

 V-Lux 40 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the W80.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and W80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax W80
 Leica V-Lux 40Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $250