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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 4 months later than the V-Lux 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 2 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 520 gr (1.15 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $1,000