Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40
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![Leica V-Lux 2 front Leica V-Lux 2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-2/Leica-V-Lux-2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40/Panasonic-LZ40-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Launched September 2010
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 2 was announced 4 years earlier than the LZ40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Panasonic LZ40
V-Lux 2 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Leica V-Lux 2
LZ40 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 40 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ40
V-Lux 2 | LZ40 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers exterior 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) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the LZ40.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and LZ40 is 67 and 67 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and LZ40.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 10.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 524g (1.16 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $219 |