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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Leica. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 V-Lux 40 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedMay 2012April 2010More recent by 25 months
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 20 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the V-Lux 40.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (210g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Leica V-Lux 20Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $779 $699