Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 4 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got physical 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-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.