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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Panasonic ZS70

 V-Lux 40 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 ZS70 V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedApril 2017May 2012Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS70

 V-Lux 40 ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the ZS70.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Panasonic ZS70
 Leica V-Lux 40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $450