Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced about the same time to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the ZS15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and ZS15.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.