Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 3 years before the ZS40 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the ZS40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and ZS40 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.