Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the V-Lux 20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.