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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 2 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic TS10

 V-Lux 40 TS10 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TS10 V-Lux 40 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS10

 V-Lux 40 TS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the TS10.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and TS10.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS10
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-10 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $249