Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 2

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 3 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the V-Lux 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 2 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8600 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.