Leica X1 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look much closer at the Leica X1 and Panasonic FZ40, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar but the X1 (APS-C) and FZ40 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The X1 was unveiled 7 months prior to the FZ40 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the X1 grades versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X1 and the FZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and FZ40 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and FZ40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ40 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.