Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-4, 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 TG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Olympus TG-4
V-Lux 40 | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Leica V-Lux 40
TG-4 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-4
V-Lux 40 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the TG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and TG-4.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-10 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | $379 |