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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS40

 V-Lux 4 ZS40 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 ZS40 V-Lux 4 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS40

 V-Lux 4 ZS40 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS40
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $450