Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and V-Lux 5 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 9 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the V-Lux 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica V-Lux 5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the V-Lux 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 5 is 52 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and V-Lux 5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.