Leica V-Lux 2 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Leica. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 2 was announced 19 months before the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the V-Lux 40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 40 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.