Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ70

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 14 months earlier than the FZ70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and FZ70 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and FZ70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor tech.