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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 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 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was introduced 17 months prior to the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS10 grades against the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 HS10 V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the FujiFilm HS10

 V-Lux 3 HS10 
AnnouncedDecember 2011July 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 3

 HS10 V-Lux 3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 vs the V-Lux 3.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and V-Lux 3 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 3 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica V-Lux 3
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica V-Lux 3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Leica V-Lux 3
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 life - 410 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $949