Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-925

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 40 was announced 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus FE-4000
V-Lux 40 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Leica V-Lux 40
FE-4000 | V-Lux 40 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus FE-4000
V-Lux 40 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the FE-4000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and FE-4000.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also called | - | X-925 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-10 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $699 | $130 |