Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus 1s and Leica V-Lux 40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 40 has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1″) and weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and the Leica V-Lux 40. Leica V-Lux 40 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 29mm thinner than Olympus 1s.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and Leica V-Lux 40.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus 1s and Leica V-Lux 40.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Leica V-Lux 40 is significantly lighter (192g ) than the Olympus 1s which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus Stylus 1s nor Leica V-Lux 40 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 1s and Leica V-Lux 40's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus 1s features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Leica V-Lux 40 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to 1s.