Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 4 months before the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the V-Lux 40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.