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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FX90

 V-Lux 40 FX90 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FX90 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX90

 V-Lux 40 FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Panasonic FX90 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (210g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (210g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FX90
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $227