Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 14 months later than the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with 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) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the V-Lux 3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 3 is 61 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.