Leica V-Lux 40 vs Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 40 and the Leica V-Lux 20, 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 20 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Leica V-Lux 20 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 40
      4. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20
      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 40 and Leica V-Lux 20.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      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 20.

      Leica V-Lux 40 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      More Focus Points 23 vs 11
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 300 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 12x
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) vs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 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 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 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

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 20 over Leica V-Lux 40.

      Leica V-Lux 40 vs Leica V-Lux 20
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/4.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Internal Storage 12 MB vs 15 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 20.

      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 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 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 40 Leica V-Lux 20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type C
        Built-in GPS
        Light210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
        Internal Storage12 MB15 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 40 Leica V-Lux 20
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 40 and Leica V-Lux 20 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution. 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.

      Sensor

      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 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Leica V-Lux 20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      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 20 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 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 40 has a Type C HDMI and Leica V-Lux 20 has an 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 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 40, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 20. Leica V-Lux 40 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Leica V-Lux 20 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m on Leica V-Lux 40 and 5.30 m on Leica V-Lux 20..

      Physical Parameters

      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 20 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3"). Leica V-Lux 40 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) and Leica V-Lux 20 weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      105 mm

      59 mm

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      103 mm

      60 mm

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      59 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 40 and Leica V-Lux 20

      Leica V-Lux 40 and Leica V-Lux 20 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 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 40 and Leica V-Lux 20 and give them scores of 60 and 54 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 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      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
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      77
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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 40

      Leica V-Lux 20

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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