Home Forums Gear Photography Pentax Optio w30 vs the Leica C-LUX?.

Hi ,would like to see if someone could give the pros and cons of these 2 cameras.Would the Leica really be way better than the Pentax.Appreciate any info,thanks.

I know nothing of the Leica, but you can see what the Optio is capable of when you look at any of Elf's pictures. I do believe she would agee, however, the upgrade to the Optio waterproof would be a wise choice....
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I'd go with the Optio in waterproof form

Mistreated and Elf,thank you both for the suggestions.2 yes's for the Pentax optio.Hope Doug or someone else will chime in a bit about the Leica.Thinking of buying a camera like the Optio W30,but not in a big hurry.

I have and use a Pentax W30.

Pros.....
good battery life
decent macro
water proof
no extending lens

Cons......
shutter lag (resulting in many blurred shots)
color is off a bit (reds)
cartoon icons

overall, a decent camera. Very compact and durable.

Leica...??? haven't seen the c-lux

Biggest drawback to the Pentax and something I really detest. It has NO FRIGGEN lens cover or protection. Major design brain-fart in my opinion. Here they make a dust/water proof camera for us outdoors type folks and no protection for one of the most import parts of the camera. In fact, scratch or chip that lens and you are pretty much out'a luck. I can't believe they don't have any protection.

Dude,

Your comparing Pentax to Leica?

If you want Leica glass, in a jap camera, buy a Panasonic and be done with it. I did.