Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 9 months after the FX90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and FX90.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.