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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica V-Lux 2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 7 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm X-H1 V-Lux 2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2010More recent by 91 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 V-Lux 2 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Fujifilm X-H1 V-Lux 2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the V-Lux 2.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and V-Lux 2 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (520g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (520 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Fujifilm X-H1Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Leica V-Lux 2
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-14 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 520g (1.15 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,000