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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 3 months after the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS10 scores vs the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 HS10 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm HS10

 V-Lux 20 HS10 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 20

 HS10 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJuly 2010April 2010Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HS10 vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and V-Lux 20 is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
23
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Leica V-Lux 20
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $779