Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Older Model is Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic TS4
V-Lux 40 | TS4 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Leica V-Lux 40
TS4 | V-Lux 40 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS4
V-Lux 40 | TS4 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
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.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-05-10 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 310 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $699 | $399 |