Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS25

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 8 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outside 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the ZS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor innovation.