Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 3

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 16 months later than the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the V-Lux 3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 3.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.