Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ40

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 3 months before the FZ40 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the FZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and FZ40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.