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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 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 FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out at a similar time to the FZ150 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 40 FZ150 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FZ150 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ150

 V-Lux 40 FZ150 
AnnouncedMay 2012April 2012Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the FZ150.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and FZ150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ150
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $499