Leica V-Lux 40 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. V-Lux 40 has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 but unfortunately, Leica V-Lux 40 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider
Leica V-Lux 40 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica V-Lux 40 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.
Let's look at how the size of the Leica V-Lux 40's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.
Comparison image of Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Size with other standard sensors
Sensor size is what determines the circle of confusion, and therefore how much
depth of field Leica V-Lux 40 gives you at any given aperture.
You can
calculate
the exact depth of field for the Leica V-Lux 40
at any focal length, aperture and subject distance, including the hyperfocal distance
for landscapes and how close you can get before the focus zone becomes too thin.
