Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very well matched but the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 18 months prior to the 1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and 1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and 1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 40 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 40 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.