Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-Lux 7

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica D-Lux 7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the D-Lux 7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Leica D-Lux 7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 7 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the D-Lux 7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and D-Lux 7 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and D-Lux 7.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.