FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The HS10 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HS10 scores versus the V-Lux 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HS10 and the V-Lux 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and V-Lux 5 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and V-Lux 5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.