Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements 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 S1 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 20 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.