Leica V-Lux 40 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 13 months before the MX-1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and MX-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Leica V-Lux 40 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.