FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 3

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.