Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FZ150
V-Lux 40 | FZ150 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Leica V-Lux 40
FZ150 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ150
V-Lux 40 | FZ150 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | April 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |