Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical 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 Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.