Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 40

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon D20 and Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 14 months after the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D20 matches up versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D20 and the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern D20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.