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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 22 months later than the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FX700

 V-Lux 40 FX700 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FX700 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX700

 V-Lux 40 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the FX700.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and FX700.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 40 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (210g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (210g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX700
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $699 $399