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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 2 months before the FZ60 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic FZ60

 V-Lux 40 FZ60 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 FZ60 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ60

 V-Lux 40 FZ60 
RevealedMay 2012July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the FZ60.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and FZ60 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and FZ60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (210g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery power (450 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic FZ60
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-10 2012-07-18
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $350