Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40
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![Leica V-Lux 5 front Leica V-Lux 5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-5/Leica-V-Lux-5-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Raise to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Released January 2020
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
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.
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Panasonic FZ40
V-Lux 5 | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 116 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1010k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Leica V-Lux 5
FZ40 | V-Lux 5 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic FZ40
V-Lux 5 | FZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and FZ40 is 55 and 68 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica V-Lux 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-01-17 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 812 gr (1.79 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 360 photos | - |
Battery form | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,550 | $420 |