Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus FE-5010

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus FE-5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the FE-5010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and FE-5010.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 provides a benefit in sensor tech.