Fujifilm X10 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and Leica V-Lux 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 22 months later than the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the V-Lux 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 and Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the V-Lux 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and V-Lux 2 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and V-Lux 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 2 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.