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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 5 months after the FH8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 FH8 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 FH8 V-Lux 40 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 FH8 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer dimensions 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the FH8.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and FH8.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (123g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography info
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 has touch to focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (123g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FH8
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2012-01-09
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 123g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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