Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ40, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and FZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 5 was released 9 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 5 scores versus the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 5 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and FZ40 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and FZ40.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.