Fujifilm S8400W vs Leica V-Lux 5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.