Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic FZ40
V-Lux 2 | FZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Leica V-Lux 2
FZ40 | V-Lux 2 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic FZ40
V-Lux 2 | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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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 |