Fujifilm XP70 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 21 months after the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.