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Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica C versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the C (1/1.7") and ZS40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was released 4 months earlier than the ZS40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the C matches up against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic ZS40

 C ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Leica C

 ZS40 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic ZS40

 C ZS40 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica C has physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the C against the ZS40.

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and ZS40.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Leica C vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic ZS40
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called Typ112 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-09-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $450