Fujifilm X10 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X10 vs Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 3 months after the V-Lux 40 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys physical 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 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and V-Lux 40 is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.