Fujifilm X100V vs Leica C-Lux

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X100V and Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and C-Lux (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 21 months later than the C-Lux making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the C-Lux for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100V and Leica C-Lux. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Leica C-Lux Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Leica C-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100V and Leica C-Lux in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the C-Lux.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and C-Lux is 79 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and C-Lux.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100V will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.