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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Expand to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 8 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the V-Lux 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 V-Lux 5 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2013Fresher by 85 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm SL1000 V-Lux 5 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outside dimensions 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 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the V-Lux 5.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 5 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and V-Lux 5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography info
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (659g)
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography advice
54
better than average battery life (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (659 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography advice
49
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than average (659g)
68
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Leica V-Lux 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Leica V-Lux 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2020-01-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max enhanced ISO - 25000
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lb) 812 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $1,550