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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2013
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 9 months after the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Fujifilm T500

 V-Lux 40 Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the V-Lux 40.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $699