Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH3, 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 FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the FH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and FH3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.