Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Its time to look closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys physical 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) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.