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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 10 months later than the ZS7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic ZS7

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 ZS7 
RevealedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 ZS7 V-Lux 40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS7

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 ZS7 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the ZS7.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and ZS7.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 40 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
47
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
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 lighter than competition (210g)
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery (210 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS7
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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