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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Expand to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the S2500HD (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The S2500HD was introduced 10 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2500HD matches up vs the V-Lux 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Leica V-Lux 5

 S2500HD V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 V-Lux 5 S2500HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2010Fresher by 116 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 5

 S2500HD V-Lux 5 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the V-Lux 5.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and V-Lux 5 is 78 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S2500HD with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 5
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
68
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Leica V-Lux 5
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDLeica V-Lux 5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Leica V-Lux 5
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum 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
Environment 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 pictures
Battery style - Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $1,550