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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Expand to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 7 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 V-Lux 5 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020March 2013Fresher by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm S8400W V-Lux 5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the V-Lux 5.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 5 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and V-Lux 5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica V-Lux 5 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography information
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
68
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Leica V-Lux 5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WLeica V-Lux 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Leica V-Lux 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2020-01-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO - 25000
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 812 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery AA Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $1,550