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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 8 months before the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic TS25

 V-Lux 40 TS25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 TS25 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS25

 V-Lux 40 TS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the TS25.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and TS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (144g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS25
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-10 2013-01-07
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $180