Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 4 months later than the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys external measurements 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 TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the TS4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and TS4.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.