Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X70

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X70, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and X70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 5 was launched 11 years after the X70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades against the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 5 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and X70 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.