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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 21 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm JX500 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm JX500

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm JX500 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
31
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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