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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 20 months prior to the SZ8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 V-Lux 40 SZ8 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Leica V-Lux 40

					

					

						
 SZ8 V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012More recent by 20 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 V-Lux 40 SZ8 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the SZ8.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and SZ8.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

						Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
35
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (159g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
47
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
 lighter than average (159g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography details
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (200 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than average (159g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic SZ8
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-10 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 200 photos
Battery format 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
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