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Leica V Lux 40 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:210 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Leica V Lux 40 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of cameras
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

3.2

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 66% of cameras
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 22 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 87% of cameras
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    N/A~ £520

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Technical Specifications of camera Leica V Lux 40

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

3.2

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 22 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
Leica V Lux 40 has a popularity score of 5.2, which is higher than 58.8% of cameras.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

5.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
14.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14.1 MP, which is lower than that of 75.5% of cameras and equal to that of 2.7% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.42 µm, which are smaller than those in 70.4% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
23
N. of focus points
23
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 23 focus points, more than the number offered by 44.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5.7% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps which is lower than that of 51.9% of cameras and equal to that of 8.7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
210 g
Weight
210 g
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 210 g which is lighter than 76.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
105 mm
Width
105 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 105 mm which is narrower than 74.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
59 mm
Height
59 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 59 mm which is shorter than 81.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1.5% of cameras.
Thickness
28 mm
Thickness
28 mm
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 28 mm which is thinner than 80.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
895 mAh
Battery capacity
895 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 895 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.6% of cameras and equal to those in 1.8% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Leica V Lux 40 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 220 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 185 g lighter
    Weight
    210 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (210 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    210 g vs 395 g
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 14.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    59 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 18 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28 mm vs 46 mm
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 185 g lighter
    Weight
    210 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (210 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    210 g vs 395 g
  • 14.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    59 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 18 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28 mm vs 46 mm
  • 14.9 mm narrower
    Width
    105 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (105 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    105 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Panorama Shot
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 220 fps high-speed video.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 225 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    895 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (895 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    895 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Leica V Lux 40 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.76 vs 6.2).
    5.76 vs 6.2
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Leica V Lux 40
    the average camera
    Leica V Lux 40 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • 79.3% more expensive
    Leica V Lux 40 is more expensive than the average camera (£520 vs £290).
    £520 vs £290
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    May 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 225 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    895 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (895 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    895 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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What we like about Leica V Lux 40

  • Versatile 20x optical zoom (24-480mm equivalent) suitable for travel and wide-ranging subjects
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for daily use
  • Integrated GPS module for automatic geotagging of photos
  • Fast autofocus performance (approximately 0.1 seconds)
  • Includes full Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements software
  • High-speed burst shooting capabilities (up to 10 fps at full resolution)
  • Sharp image quality across most of the focal range compared to similar compacts

What we don't like about Leica V Lux 40

  • Small 1/2.33-inch sensor leads to limited low-light performance and grain at higher ISOs
  • Lack of RAW format support, limiting post-processing flexibility
  • No built-in viewfinder or accessory shoe for external flash
  • Significant price premium for the Leica brand compared to its Panasonic equivalent (TZ30)
  • Fixed LCD screen does not tilt or flip, making certain angles difficult
  • Lack of manual focus capabilities
  • Relatively low battery life when using the GPS feature extensively

Verdict

The Leica V-Lux 40 is a premium compact travel camera featuring a 14.1-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor paired with a high-performance 20x optical zoom lens (24-480mm equivalent). Its main characteristics include an integrated GPS module for geotagging, a 3-inch 460,800-dot touchscreen LCD, and the ability to capture Full HD 1080p video at 60 fps. Key pros are its exceptionally portable 210g body, fast 10 fps burst shooting at full resolution, and reliable optical image stabilisation for handheld long-range shots. Notable cons include its relatively small sensor which can struggle in low light compared to larger-sensor alternatives, a lack of RAW file support for advanced post-processing, and a somewhat limited CIPA battery life rating of approximately 260 shots.

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