Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 16 months later than the FX78 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the FX78.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and FX78.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 40 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.