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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 2 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS10 scores versus the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 HS10 V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the FujiFilm HS10

 V-Lux 2 HS10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 2

 HS10 V-Lux 2 
RevealedJuly 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 versus the V-Lux 2.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and V-Lux 2 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and V-Lux 2.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Street photography camera
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (666g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (666g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
23
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (666g)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (520g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Leica V-Lux 2
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 520 grams (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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