Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 16 months after the V-Lux 2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the V-Lux 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 2 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S4500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.