Leica V-Lux 40 vs Leica V-Lux 2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 40 and the Leica V-Lux 2, 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 40 was introduced in May 2012 and Leica V-Lux 2 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 40 over Leica V-Lux 2.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 2 over Leica V-Lux 40.

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.

Screen

Leica V-Lux 40 and Leica V-Lux 2 have 3.0" screens with 461k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Leica V-Lux 40 has a Fixed screen Leica V-Lux 2 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Leica V-Lux 40 also features 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.

Electronic Viewfinder on Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Leica V-Lux 40.

Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 100 - 6,400

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. Leica V-Lux 2 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 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.

Built-in GPS on Leica V-Lux 40

Leica V-Lux 40 has a 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.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Leica V-Lux 40 has a Type C HDMI and Leica V-Lux 2 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 40, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 2. Leica V-Lux 40 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Leica V-Lux 2 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m on Leica V-Lux 40 and 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 2. Leica V-Lux 2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Leica V-Lux 40 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1") and Leica V-Lux 2 body has dimensions of 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74"). Leica V-Lux 40 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) and Leica V-Lux 2 weighs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz).

Leica V-Lux 40

Leica V-Lux 2

105 mm

59 mm

124 mm

80 mm

59 mm

80 mm

28 mm

95 mm