Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic F5

Below, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the F5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and F5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.