Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 30 and the Leica V-Lux 40, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica V-Lux 30 was introduced in May 2011 and Leica V-Lux 40 was introduced in May 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica V-Lux 30 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      Leica V-Lux 40 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 30
      4. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 40
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 30 over Leica V-Lux 40.

      Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.4
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 260 shots vs 210 shots
      Internal Storage 18 MB vs 12 MB

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      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 40 over Leica V-Lux 30.

      Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40
      More Focus Points 11 vs 23
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 384 mm vs 480 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 16x vs 20x
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 461k dot
      Lighter 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) vs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)

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      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica V-Lux 30 Leica V-Lux 40
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Touch-to-Focus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type C
        Built-in GPS
        Light219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
        Internal Storage18 MB12 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 30 Leica V-Lux 40
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life260 shots210 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 30 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Leica V-Lux 40 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Leica V-Lux 30 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica V-Lux 40 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Leica V-Lux 30 has an HDMI and Leica V-Lux 40 has a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica V-Lux 30, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 40. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Leica V-Lux 30 and 6.40 m on Leica V-Lux 40..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica V-Lux 30 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 43 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.69") and Leica V-Lux 40 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). Leica V-Lux 30 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) and Leica V-Lux 40 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      105 mm

      58 mm

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      59 mm

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      43 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      GOOD
      75
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40 and give them scores of 61 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      77
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 30

      Leica V-Lux 40

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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