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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Launched May 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 10 months later than the SZ-11 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus SZ-11

 V-Lux 40 SZ-11 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SZ-11 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-11

 V-Lux 40 SZ-11 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys outer 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) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the SZ-11.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 40 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-11
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $253