Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80
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![Leica V-Lux 40 front Leica V-Lux 40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-40/Leica-V-Lux-40-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 40 was launched 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Pentax WS80
V-Lux 40 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Leica V-Lux 40
WS80 | V-Lux 40 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax WS80
V-Lux 40 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the WS80.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and WS80.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Pentax-Optio-WS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-05-10 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.46 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
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 |
Retail price | $699 | $220 |