Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 15 months before the ZS40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the ZS40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. 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 ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and ZS40 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.