Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 11 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the V-Lux 40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and V-Lux 40 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and V-Lux 40.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.