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Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 3 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the V-Lux 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S1 V-Lux 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm S1

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm S1 V-Lux 2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has got external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 2 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
63
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (680 grams)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (520g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 520 grams (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $1,000