Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 20

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.