Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 20 months before the TG-850 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 features 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) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.