Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 9 months later than the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the V-Lux 40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 40 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.