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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2010Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (659g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (350 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (659 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (659 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659g (1.45 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $779