Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 8 years prior to the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the V-Lux 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the V-Lux 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 5 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.