Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 5 months after the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer measurements 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-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.