Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 7 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 vs the V-Lux 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 5 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8600 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.