Leica V-Lux 40 vs Olympus TG-4

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.