Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Increase to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 4

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 8 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm S4800 | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm S4800
V-Lux 5 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 84 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm S4800 | V-Lux 5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4800 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the V-Lux 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 5 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and V-Lux 5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S4800 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Leica V-Lux 5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2020-01-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12500 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25000 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 518 gr (1.14 pounds) | 812 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Built-in |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $1,550 |