Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.