Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 15 months prior to the LZ40 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic LZ40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the LZ40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and LZ40 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and LZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.