Fujifilm SL1000 vs Leica V-Lux 5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.