Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus XZ-10

Here is a extended comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 8 months prior to the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the XZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and XZ-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.