FujiFilm JZ500 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 2 months later than the V-Lux 20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 grades against the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 versus the V-Lux 20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.