Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 5 months later than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the V-Lux 40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 40 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.