Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 7 months after the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 30 is 52 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.