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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 5 months after the S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic S2

 V-Lux 40 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 S2 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic S2

 V-Lux 40 S2 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the S2.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and S2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Panasonic S2
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (210g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
Panasonic S2 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (210 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (112g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic S2
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 280 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $109