Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LF1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 18 months earlier than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and LF1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 40 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 40 will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.