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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZS40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 4 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic ZS40

 D-Lux 7 ZS40 
AnnouncedNovember 2018January 2014Newer by 60 months
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 ZS40 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS40

 D-Lux 7 ZS40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the ZS40.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and ZS40 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and ZS40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will render extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
78
great battery (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
56
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS40
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-11-20 2014-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,193 $450