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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 20 months after the V-Lux 20 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedNovember 2011April 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm X-S1 V-Lux 20 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 20 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
46
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors (920g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
43
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (920 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
26
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (920g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm X-S1Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $779