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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JZ100 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm JZ100 V-Lux 40 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 210 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $699