FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2010

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AX350 was brought out 9 months after the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Leica V-Lux 20
AX350 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm AX350
V-Lux 20 | AX350 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 20
AX350 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the V-Lux 20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and V-Lux 20.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer AX350 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Alternate name | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $779 |