Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 5 months prior to the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and LX7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 40 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.