Fujifilm JV150 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 15 months prior to the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JV150 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the V-Lux 30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.