Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 2 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has exterior dimensions 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 TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and TS2.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 40 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.