Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Leica V-Lux 5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 5 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 9 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the V-Lux 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the V-Lux 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 5 is 59 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and V-Lux 5.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.