FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4

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.

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Leica V-Lux 5
S1800 | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the FujiFilm S1800
V-Lux 5 | S1800 | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 121 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm S1800 and Leica V-Lux 5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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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 |