Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 8 months before the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the XS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor tech.