Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe V-Lux 40 was introduced 23 months after the X90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Pentax X90
V-Lux 40 | X90 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Leica V-Lux 40
X90 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax X90
V-Lux 40 | X90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys exterior 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) and the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Pentax X90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the X90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and X90.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Pentax X90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $350 |