Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic GX1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very close but the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 40 was released 3 months after the GX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers outside 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 GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the GX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and GX1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and GX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 40 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.