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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was launched 2 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the V-Lux 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm T500

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 2 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 2 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (136g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
41
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
51
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 520g (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $1,000