Fujifilm F660EXR vs Leica V-Lux 3

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched at a similar time to the V-Lux 3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus the V-Lux 3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.