Fujifilm S1 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 7 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the V-Lux 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 and Leica V-Lux 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the V-Lux 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 5 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and V-Lux 5.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.