Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 9 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing 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 SL300 vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the V-Lux 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 5 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and V-Lux 5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be behind in sensor innovation.