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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Raise to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1800 was announced 11 years prior to the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1800 scores vs the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 S1800 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the FujiFilm S1800

 V-Lux 5 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2020February 2010Newer by 121 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 5

 S1800 V-Lux 5 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1800 compared to the V-Lux 5.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and V-Lux 5 is 78 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and V-Lux 5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 5
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
67
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 5
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Leica V-Lux 5
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2020-01-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12500
Max boosted ISO 3200 25000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
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 - 360 images
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $1,550