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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 24 months after the FX75 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the FX75 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FX75

 V-Lux 40 FX75 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FX75 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX75

 V-Lux 40 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the FX75.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and FX75.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 40 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
36
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX75
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
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 distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery 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 One One
Price at release $699 $139