Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6010

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 40 was announced 2 years after the 6010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus 6010
V-Lux 40 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Leica V-Lux 40
6010 | V-Lux 40 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus 6010
V-Lux 40 | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outside 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 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus 6010 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 have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the 6010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and 6010.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Alternate name | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-10 | 2009-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $699 | $0 |