Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the V-Lux 30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and V-Lux 30 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.