The numbers aren't that relevant when it comes to comparing image quality.
Surveillance relies on discerning shadowy characters in shady situations.
This is where high fidelity camera and lens system wins hands down.
My description of the V14MSII is a 25x smooth zoom with optical 2x doubler + electronic 2x doubler. When using Electonic doubler the images quality drops down to standard definition resolution.
The lens is a pucker HD broadcast lens that will dleiver same quality as you see on a HD broadcast of football ect. Camera is also same camera used on HD sports broadcasts.
The wescam uses a miniature single chip HD sensor.
V14 uses 3chip split head with considerably more horsepower.
Mickjoebill