Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 11 months before the V-Lux 3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the V-Lux 3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 3.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.