Fujifilm X20 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 24 months after the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and V-Lux 30 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.