Leica V-LUX 4 vs Pentax KP

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Leica V-LUX 4 vs Pentax KP

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 4 Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax KP Review.
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Differences

Leica V-LUX 4 advantages over Pentax KP

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

540 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax KP advantages over Leica V-LUX 4

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
75 mm vs 110 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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We haven’t reviewed the Leica V-LUX 4.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax KP, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ150

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$498
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ150

Pentax KP

Panasonic FZ150

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$498
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax KP vs Panasonic FZ150

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Leica V-LUX 4

Leica V-LUX 3

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$1700
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax KP

Leica V-LUX 3

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Longer exposure

Compare Pentax KP vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ200

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Headphone jack

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ200

Pentax KP

Panasonic FZ200

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax KP vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Nikon D5600

Leica V-LUX 4

Nikon D5600

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Leica V-LUX 4

Canon T7i

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

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