• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-370 advantages over Leica V-LUX 40

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $699 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 210g
    Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX 40 advantages over Olympus FE-370

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Olympus FE-370
Pentax M50
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Pentax M50

Leica V-LUX 40
Pentax M50
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Ricoh R50

Olympus FE-370
Ricoh R50
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Ricoh R50

Leica V-LUX 40
Ricoh R50
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Nikon S560

Olympus FE-370
Nikon S560
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Nikon S560

Leica V-LUX 40
Nikon S560
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Leica V-LUX 30

Olympus FE-370
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40
Leica V-LUX 30
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Leica V-LUX 30

Compared to Nikon S9500

Olympus FE-370
Nikon S9500
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus FE-370 vs Nikon S9500

Leica V-LUX 40
Nikon S9500
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Nikon S9500

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