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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 3 months after the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ40

 V-Lux 2 FZ40 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 FZ40 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ40

 V-Lux 2 FZ40 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the FZ40.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and FZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (494g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
51
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (520g)
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (494g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ40
 Leica V-Lux 2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-21 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 494g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $420