Fujifilm S4500 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 21 months later than the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 and Leica V-Lux 20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 20 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S4500 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.