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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic ZS60

 V-Lux 40 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 ZS60 V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016May 2012Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS60

 V-Lux 40 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the ZS60.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and ZS60.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition (282g)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS60
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-10 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $248