Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic GH5

Here is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic GH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GH5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 features external dimensions 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and GH5 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 40 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.