Fujifilm S4200 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 and Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the V-Lux 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 5 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and V-Lux 5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.