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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 16 months after the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus SZ-10

 V-Lux 40 SZ-10 
RevealedMay 2012February 2011More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SZ-10 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-10

 V-Lux 40 SZ-10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SZ-10.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and SZ-10 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and SZ-10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-10
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $300