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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Announced May 2012
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years after the 9000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus 9000

 V-Lux 40 9000 
LaunchedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 9000 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 9000

 V-Lux 40 9000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the 9000.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and 9000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (210g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 9000
 Leica V-Lux 40Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $300