Leica V-Lux 20 vs Leica V-Lux 40

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.