Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica V-Lux 30

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 20 months later than the V-Lux 30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the V-Lux 30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 30 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and V-Lux 30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.