Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 5

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 8 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the V-Lux 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the V-Lux 5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 5 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and V-Lux 5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.