Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 40 was released 5 months later than the LX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and LX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 40 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.