Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 20 months after the V-Lux 30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 30 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have an edge in sensor technology.