Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 20

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the V-Lux 20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the V-Lux 20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.