Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 3

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 14 months later than the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the V-Lux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has external 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) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the V-Lux 3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 3 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.