Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS40

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 20 months before the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the ZS40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and ZS40.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be behind in sensor technology.