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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 V-Lux 3 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 3

 Fujifilm F500 EXR V-Lux 3 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-12-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 410 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $949