FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The S2950 was manufactured 10 years prior to the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2950 grades vs the V-Lux 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2950 vs Leica V-Lux 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and V-Lux 5 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2950 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.