Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 16 months after the V-Lux 4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the V-Lux 4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 4 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.