Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and V-Lux 5 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 13 months later than the V-Lux 5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 & Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the V-Lux 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and V-Lux 5 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.