Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 20 months prior to the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the ZS35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.