Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the V-Lux 20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 20 is 59 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.