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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FH20

 V-Lux 40 FH20 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FH20 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FH20

 V-Lux 40 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the FH20.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and FH20.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 40 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
36
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FH20
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $179