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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
52 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
51
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
 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)
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 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