Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a thorough assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 3 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outer 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 TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.