Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SH-3

Following is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers outside 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 SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SH-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and SH-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.