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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 10 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FZ47

 V-Lux 40 FZ47 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FZ47 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ47

 V-Lux 40 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer 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) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the FZ47.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
good battery life (400 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ47
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $699 $379