Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10
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![Leica V-Lux 40 front Leica V-Lux 40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-40/Leica-V-Lux-40-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Released May 2012
(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
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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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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus SZ-10
V-Lux 40 | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-10
V-Lux 40 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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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 |