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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 21 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR V-Lux 20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 157 grams (0.35 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $779