Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 2 months earlier than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and FZ200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.