Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax XG-1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax XG-1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and XG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 5 was introduced 5 years after the XG-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 5 scores vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides external measurements 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 XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax XG-1 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 are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and XG-1 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.