Reasons to choose V-Lux 40
Released in 2012, V-Lux 40 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica V-Lux 40
vs Olympus SP 800 UZ
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
V-Lux 4028 mm²
SP 800 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The V-Lux 40 and SP 800 UZ have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
V-Lux 40MetricSP 800 UZ
14.1 MPEffective pixels14.7 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.37 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area1.89 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density53.02 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight435 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The V-Lux 40 and SP 800 UZ have the same sensor area. The V-Lux 40 has the lighter body. The SP 800 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The V-Lux 40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 800 UZ
Released in 2010, SP 800 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.7 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.