Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the FX48.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and FX48.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.