FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 5

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 5 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 10 years prior to the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the V-Lux 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 5 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and V-Lux 5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.