Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 8 months prior to the SH-50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the SH-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and SH-50.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-50 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.