FujiFilm S4000 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S4000 was released 10 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4000 grades versus the V-Lux 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 against the V-Lux 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and V-Lux 5 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and V-Lux 5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S4000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.