Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and X-5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was unveiled 7 years after the X-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades against the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 offers outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and X-5 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and X-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.