Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 40 matches up against the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the ZS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and ZS3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.