Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe V-Lux 40 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Pentax WG-10
V-Lux 40 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Leica V-Lux 40
WG-10 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | May 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax WG-10
V-Lux 40 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the WG-10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and WG-10.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-05-10 | 2013-06-21 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
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 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen 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 | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $699 | $0 |