FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty close but the F300EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 16 months prior to the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR grades versus the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR versus the V-Lux 3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and V-Lux 3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The F300EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.